Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

Commandery-in-Chief
Journal
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Proceedings:
Mid-Winter Meeting,
February 11, 2010,
Washington, DC,
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Military Order of the Loyal Legion
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United States
Commandery-in-Chief
Journal
of
Proceedings:
Mid-Winter Meeting,
February 11, 2010,
Washington, DC
_________________________________________________NATIONAL COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF______________________________________
Major General George Cadwallader, PA................... 1865-1879
Major General Winfield S. Hancock, PA. (Acting)…... 1879-1885
Major General Winfield S. Hancock, PA ................... 1885-1886
Bvt. Major General Rutherford B. Hayes, OH............ 1886-1886
Lt. General Philip H. Sheridan, DC........................... 1886-1888
Bvt. Major General Rutherford B. Hayes, OH............ 1888-1893
Rear Admiral John J. Almy, DC................................. 1893-1893
Brigadier General Lucius Fairchild, WI...................... 1893-1895
Major General John Gibbon, OR............................... 1895-1896
Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi, PA.......................... 1896-1899
Lt. General John M. Schofield, DC........................... 1899-1903
Bvt. Major General David McMurtrie Gregg, PA…...... 1903-1905
Major General John R. Brooke, PA........................... 1905-1907
Major General Grenville M. Dodge, NY...................... 1907-1909
Lt. General John C. Bates, ME................................. 1909-1911
Rear Admiral George W. Melville, PA........................ 1911-1912
Lt. General Arthur MacArthur, WI.............................. 1912-1912
Colonel Arnold A. Rand, MA..................................... 1912-1913
Bvt. Brigadier General Thomas H. Hubbard, NY….... 1913-1815
Rear Admiral Louis Kempff, CA................................. 1915-1915
Lt. General Samuel B.M. Young, DC........................ 1915-1919
Lt. General Nelson A. Miles, DC................................ 1919-1925
Rear Admiral Purnell F. Harrington, NY..................... 1925-1927
Master Robert M. Thompson, DC.............................. 1927-1930
Brigadier General Samuel W. Fountain, PA…….…… 1930-1930
Bvt. Major George Mason, IL.................................... 1930-1931
Captain William P. Wright, IL.................................... 1931-1933
Colonel Hugh Means, KS......................................... 1933-1935
Colonel William Innes Forbes, PA............................. 1935-1940
Major General Malvern-Hill Barnum, MA.................... 1940-1941
James Vernor, Jr., MI................................................ 1941-1947
Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap, NY..................... 1947-1951
Donald H. Whittemore, MA....................................... 1951-1953
Commander William C. Duval, OH............................. 1953-1957
Major General Ulysses S. Grant III, DC..................... 1958-1961
Lt. Colonel Donald M. Liddell, Jr., NY........................ 1961-1962
Lt. Colonel H. Durston Saylor II, PA.......................... 1962-1964
Major General Clayton B. Vogel, DC......................... 1964-1964
Colonel Walter E. Hopper, NY.................................. 1964-1966
Lt. Colonel Lenahan O’Connell, MA.......................... 1966-1971
Colonel Brooke M. Lessig, PA…………. 1971-1973
Charles Allan Brady, Jr., IL.............. 1973-1975
Colonel Joseph B. Daugherty, IN........... 1975-1977
Thomas N. McCarter III, NY....................1977-1981
Lt. Colonel Philip M. Watrous, PA......... 1981-1983
Alexander P. Hartnett, PA...................... 1983-1985
William H. Upham, Jr., WI.................... 1985-1989
Lowell Varner Hammer, DC................... 1989-1991
Henry Nathan Sawyer, MA……………... 1991-1993
Colonel Scott W. Stucky, DC................ 1993-1995
Dr. Robert Girard Carroon, CT............... 1995-1997
Hon. Michael Patrick Sullivan, WI…..…. 1997-1999
Lt. Colonel Robert J. Bateman, DC…… 1999-2001
Gordon R, Bury II, OH.......................... 2001-2003
Douglas Reed Niermeyer, MO............... 2003-2005
Benjamin Charles Frick, PA................... 2005-2007
Karl Frederick Schaeffer, OH................ 2007-2009
Keith Graham Harrison, MI……............. 2009

Commandery-in-Chief Journal of Proceedings:
2010 Mid-Winter Meeting, February 11, 2010,
Washington, DC
Proceedings Editor
Keith G. Harrison, CinC
© 2010 Commandery-in-Chief, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

Table of Contents
Meeting Minutes Mid-Winter Meeting .................................................................................. 1
Elected and Appointed Officer Reports, Standing and Special Committee Reports,
and Commandery Reports.................................................................................................... 7
Elected and Appointed Officer Reports
Commander-in-Chief..................................................................................................... 9
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief................................................................................ 13
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief ................................................................................ 15
Recorder-in-Chief.......................................................................................................... 16
Chancellor-in-Chief....................................................................................................... 17
Treasurer-in-Chief......................................................................................................... 18
Judge-Advocate-in-Chief.............................................................................................. (See page 76)
Registrar-in-Chief.......................................................................................................... 23
Chaplain-in-Chief .......................................................................................................... **
Surgeon-in-Chief........................................................................................................... **
Editor-in-Chief ............................................................................................................... **
National Membership List Coordinator....................................................................... (See page 9)
National Historian ......................................................................................................... 25
National Quartermaster ................................................................................................ 26
National Webmaster ..................................................................................................... (See page 9)
National Membership Contact ..................................................................................... 27
Washington DC Representative................................................................................... 28
Standing and Special Committee Reports
Audit............................................................................................................................... 31
Finance and Budget...................................................................................................... (See page 18)
Membership................................................................................................................... (See page 13)
Job Descriptions........................................................................................................... 32
Constitution and Bylaws .............................................................................................. ***
History............................................................................................................................ (See page 25)
Historic and Preservation Grants ................................................................................ (See page 15)
Lincoln Death Day Observance ................................................................................... **
National Meetings ......................................................................................................... 62
Internet........................................................................................................................... (See page 95
Fraternal Relations ....................................................................................................... **
Loyal Legion Memorial Fund ....................................................................................... (See page 18)
Civil War Sesquicentennial .......................................................................................... **
Civil War Library and Museum..................................................................................... 76
Commandery Reports
California ....................................................................................................................... 78
Connecticut ................................................................................................................... 79
District of Columbia...................................................................................................... 80
Massachusetts .............................................................................................................. 82
Illinois............................................................................................................................. 83
Michigan ........................................................................................................................ 84
Missouri ......................................................................................................................... 85
Kansas ........................................................................................................................... 90
Kentucky........................................................................................................................ **
Indiana ........................................................................................................................... **
Iowa................................................................................................................................ **
Nebraska........................................................................................................................ 91
New York........................................................................................................................ **
Ohio................................................................................................................................ 92
Pennsylvania ................................................................................................................. 93
Rhode Island ................................................................................................................. 95
Texas.............................................................................................................................. **
Virginia........................................................................................................................... 99
Wisconsin...................................................................................................................... **
Mid-Winter Photographs.......................................................................................................... 103
______________________________
** = No Report, *** = Deferred until 2010 Congress

Military Order of the Loyal Legion
of the United States
Minutes of the Mid-Winter Meeting February 11, 2010
Washington DC
CALL TO ORDER
Commander-in-Chief Keith G. Harrison called to order the Mid-Winter Meeting of the Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at
the Channel Inn, Washington, D.C.
Due to a severe snowstorm, attendance was light; however, pursuant to Article 2, Section 11, of
the Commandery-in-Chief Bylaws, Attendance of five members of the Board of Officers shall
constitute a quorum. Six Board of Officers (5 elected Commandery-in-Chief officers and 1 Past
Commander-in-Chief) were present; consequently, a quorum was declared for a Board of
Officers Meeting. In addition, pursuant to Article VI, Section 5 of the Commandery-in-Chief
Constitution, Special meetings of the Commandery-in-Chief shall be convened upon fifteen
days’ notice at the pleasure of the Commander-in-Chief, … . The attendance of members shall
constitute a quorum at all annual and special meetings. Since the Commandery-Chief the
Midwinter Meeting was announced in the Fall/Winter 2009 (Volume 66, Number 2) Loyal Legion
Historical Journal, a quorum also was declared for the Commandery-in-Chief meeting.
INVOCATION
Past Commander-in-Chief Carroon gave the invocation.
READING OF THE PREAMBLE AND PRINCIPLES OF THE ORDER
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Burden read the Preamble and Principles of the Order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEI
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Post led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS AND COMMANDERIES
Elected Officers
Commander-in-Chief, Keith G, Harrison: Present.
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Jeffry C. Burden: Present.
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Waldron K. Post, II: Present.
Recorder-in-Chief, John K. Kane, II: Absent.
Treasurer-in-Chief, Lee A. Tryon: Absent.
Registrar-in-Chief, Adam P. Flint: Present.
Chancellor-in-Chief, Capt. James Simmons: Absent.
Judge Advocate-in-Chief, J. Baldwin Siedlarz: Absent.
Chaplain-in-Chief, Rev. Barry Christopher Howard: Absent.
Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr. Gerald Adrian Hoeltge: Absent.
Council-in-Chief, Maj. Richard Donald Bishop: Absent.
Council-in-Chief, Bruce B. Butgereit: Present.
Council-in-Chief, Peter Arrott Dixon: Absent.
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Council-in-Chief, Paul Joseph Kinyon: Absent.
Council-in-Chief, Gregg Anthony Mierka: Absent.
Council-in-Chief, Col. Eric Armando Rojo: Absent.
Appointed Officers
Chief of Staff, Past Commander-in-Chief Gordon R. Bury: Absent.
Editor-in-Chief, Loyal Legion Historical Journal, Robert Bock: Absent.
National Quartermaster, Adam P. Flint: Present.
National Membership List Coordinator, Keith G, Harrison: Present.
National Historian, Past Commander-in-Chief Douglas R. Niermeyer: Absent.
National Webmaster, Keith G, Harrison: Present.
National Membership Contact, Laurence Alan Converse: Absent.
Washington DC Representative, Col. Eric Armando Rojo: Absent.
COMMANDERIES
California: Absent. Missouri: Present.
Connecticut: Present. Nebraska: Absent.
District of Columbia: Absent. New York: Present.
Illinois: Absent. Ohio: Present.
Indiana: Present. Pennsylvania: Present.
Iowa: Present. Rhode Island: Absent.
Kansas: Absent. Texas: Absent.
Kentucky: Absent. Virginia: Present.
Massachusetts: Present. Wisconsin: Present.
Michigan: Present.
READING AND APPPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
A motion was MOVED by Senior Vice Burden to approve the previous meeting minutes as
transmitted. SECONDED by Past Commander-in-Chief Carroon. MOTION PASSED
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Elected Officers
Commander-in-Chief Harrison: Read the Commander-in-Chief, National Membership List
Coordinator, and National Webmaster Reports (Reports are attached).
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Burden: Paraphrased the Senior Vice Commander-in-
Chief, National Membership Committee and Civil War and Library Committee Reports
(Reports are attached).
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Post: Paraphrased a written report (Report is attached).
Recorder-in-Chief Kane: Electronic report was read (Report is attached). It was mentioned
that the Commandery-in-Chief will try to get a new Membership Roster out after April
30th.
Treasurer-in-Chief Tryon: Electronic report was paraphrased (Report is attached).
Registrar-in-Chief, Flint: Read a written report (Report is attached).
Chancellor-in-Chief Simmons: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Judge Advocate-in-Chief Siedlarz: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Chaplain-in-Chief Howard: No report.
Surgeon-in-Chief Hoeltge: No report.
Council-in-Chief Bishop: No report.
Council-in-Chief Butgereit: No report.
Council-in-Chief Dixon: No report.
Council-in-Chief Kinyon: No report.
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Council-in-Chief Mierka: No report.
Council-in-Chief Rojo: No report.
Appointed Officers
Editor-in-Chief, Rock: No report.
National Quartermaster Flint: Read a written report listing the merchandise sold since the
last Congress (Report is attached).
National Membership List Coordinator Harrison: Report was presented earlier in
conjunction with the Commander-in-Chief’s Report.
National Historian Niermeyer: Electronic reports of the National Historian and the National
History Committee were read (Reports are attached).
National Webmaster Harrison: Report was presented earlier in conjunction with the
Commander-in-Chief’s Report.
National Membership Contact Converse: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Washington DC Representative Rojo: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Audit (Maj. Richard Donald Bishop, Chair): Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Concern was expressed that this particular committee was no longer needed since the
Treasury records receive a professional audit.
Finance and Budget (Lee Allan Tryon, Chair): Electronic report was paraphrased (Report is
attached).
Membership (Jeffry Christian Burden, Chair): Report was presented earlier in conjunction
with the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief’s.
National Job Descriptions (Waldron Kintzing Post II, Chair): Report was presented earlier in
conjunction with the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief’s Report. The job descriptions
were reviewed by current elected and appointed officers and committee chairs with
suggested changes incorporated. As this was a special committee with a specific task,
which was competed with the publication of the Job Descriptions, the committee was
discharged (Job Descriptions are attached).
Constitution and By-Laws (J. Baldwin Siedlarz, Chair): Report was deferred until the 2010
Congress.
History (Douglas R. Niermeyer, Chair): Electronic report was presented earlier in
conjunction with the National Historian’s Report.
Historic and Preservation Grants (Waldron Kintzing Post, Chair): Report was presented
earlier in conjunction with the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief’s Report. Several
questions arose concerning how to apply for a grant.
Lincoln Death Day Observance (Richard D. Orr, Chair): No report. Commander-in-Chief
encouraged all Commanderies to attend the April 17, 2010 Springfield, Illinois
commemoration and to lay a wreath at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
National Meetings (Waldron Kintzing Post II, Chair): Report was presented earlier in
conjunction with the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief’s Report.
Internet (Gregg Anthony Mierka, Chair): Report in part of Rhode Island Commander Report
(Attached).
Fraternal Relations (Adam Gains, Chair): No report.
Civil War Sesquicentennial (Gordon R. Bury, Chair): No report. Commander-in-Chief
Harrison requested the Commanderies to ensure that they inform Committee Chair Bury
of what they and their state’s are planning for the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War,
2011-2015. He also urged Companions to get involved with state and local Civil War
committees.
Civil War Library and Museum (Jeffry Christian Burden, Chair): Report was presented
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earlier in conjunction with the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief’s Report (Report is
attached).
Loyal Legion Memorial Fund (Lee Allan Tryon, Chair): No report.
COMMANDERY REPORTS
California: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Connecticut: Past Commander-in-Chief Carroon provided a verbal report detailing the
activities of the Commandery (Report is attached).
District of Columbia: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Illinois: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Indiana: No report.
Iowa: No report.
Kentucky: No report.
Massachusetts: Commander Fred Stevens provided a verbal report detailing the activities
of the MA Commandery (Report is attached). An issue was brought up by the
Massachusetts Commandery regarding the possibility of combining the MOLLUS and
DOLLUS into one organization. Commander-in-Chief Harrison referred the question to
the Membership Committee to investigate and report back to the National Congress.
Michigan: Commander Bruce Butgereit paraphrased a written report detailing the activities
of the Michigan Commandery (Report is attached).
Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
New York: No report.
Ohio: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Pennsylvania: Companion Adam Flint provided a verbal report detailing the activities of the
Pennsylvania Commandery.
Rhode Island: Electronic report was read (Report is attached).
Texas: No report.
Virginia: Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Burden paraphrased a written report detailing
the activities of the Virginia Commandery (Report is attached).
Wisconsin: No report.
OLD BUSINESS: The Michigan Commandery was previously designated by the Commanderyin-Chief
as the venue for the 2010 National Congress. Michigan Commandery Commander
Bruce Butgereit provided a verbal report concerning the upcoming National Congress to be held
in Grand Rapids, Michigan (The Commander-in-chief Circular calling for the Congress,
Information about the Congress and a Registration form for the Congress, which will be sent to
the Editor-in-Chief for inclusion into the next Loyal Legion Historical Journal, are attached).
Commander-in-chief Harrison indicated that he would place the information onto the National
Website.
NEW BUSINESS: National Quartermaster Adam Flint provided a verbal report on his research
to have the following MOLLUS and DOLLUS items insured:
1. Commander-in-Chief Badge,
2. Commandery-in-Chief Flag,
3. Commandery-in-Chief Gavel and Gavel Case,
4. DOLLUS President Badge, and
5. DOLLUS Gavel.
An insurance quote was received from an insurance broker of $500 per year to insure all items.
Questions arose concerning the idea of insuring DOLLUS items. Adam Flint stated that the
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quote of $500 is the minimum premium that can be made. We can insure $30,000 worth of
items for the same price of $500. Since the addition of the DOLLUS items would not increase
our yearly payment, It was suggested we should include the DOLLUS items. A motion was
MOVED by Companion Butgereit to insure both the MOLLUS and DOLLUS items; SECONDED
by Past Commander-in-Chief Carroon. MOTION PASSED
Meeting declared adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Adam P. Flint
Adam P. Flint
Registrar-in-Chief
Recorder-in-Chief Pro temp
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Reports:
Elected and Appointed Officers
Standing and Special Committees
Commanderies
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Presented below is a report on my activities as Commander-in-Chief, National Webmaster, and
National Membership List Coordinator since the 2009 Congress.
As referenced in my recent article in the Loyal Legion Historical Journal, I began my term as
Commander-in-Chief with a series of reorganizational actions hopefully to begin to help focus
what it is our Order should be doing. First of all, I have prepared job descriptions for all
Commandery-in-Chief elected and appointed offices and for all committees. I did this because
Companions coming into these positions and committees cannot be expected to know what it is
we expect of them if no one tells them. Hopefully these job descriptions will help to change this
long-standing deficiency. Second, and in conjunction with the job descriptions, I have created
several new appointed positions and committees that I felt were needed to help fulfill our
responsibilities to our Order. Third, in conjunction with the newly appointed committee on
Constitution and Bylaws, we have proposed a series of changes to our Bylaws to help effect the
above changes and to begin to have our governing documents actually reflect what we have
been doing now for over 15 years. In order to ensure that everyone has had plenty of time to
read, review, and comment on these, the proposed amendments were transmitted to the Board
of Officers and to all the Commanderies pursuant to the time requirement (60 days) called for in
our governing documents and will be acted upon at this meeting. To date, I have received
overwhelming support for the proposed operational changes.
Another program that I initiated this year was one to ensure that the Commandery-in-Chief
keeps itself well informed of the concerns, problems, successes and, in general, activities of its
Commanderies. I did this by instituting an annual visitation program whereby, I or if I cannot, a
Commandery-in-Chief officer go to each of our Commanderies. This new program was
instituted with my recent trip to our Texas Commandery. This program is a two way street. The
Commandery-in-Chief gets vital information on the well-being of its Commanderies and our
Commanderies realize that they are not in this alone (some of our Commanderies have felt as if
they have been stepchildren with virtually no communication with the parent organization other
than our quarterly Journal) . In addition to running the national organization, the Commanderyin-Chief
has a responsibility to inform, assist, and to provide guidance to its subordinate bodies.
I believe and I am hopeful that our newly instituted visitation program will help to establish this
long needed partnership relationship with our Commanderies.
Very shortly after my becoming Commander-in-Chief, it became evident to me that I had
amassed probably the best set of Commandery-in-Chief officers and committee members. To
date, I have had little to complain about since everyone who was elected or volunteered for
appointment as an officer or committee member have begun to take their responsibilities
seriously and are doing the job that they volunteered to do. This is the only way that our Order

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can be productive and grow. There is a lot of truth to the saying about the weakest link. In the
last several years, I have seen our organization become an organization that no longer moves
people up just because it is their turn. We have been and we need to continue to be an
organization that only rewards those who show us that they want a given position or committee
appointment because they feel that they can provide a positive contribution. At the same time
and instead of just ignoring a nonproductive officer or committee member, we, as the
Commandery-in-Chief and as Commanderies, need to be prepared to remove Companions who
do not perform. Our Order deserves nothing less.
In addition to organizational changes, we need to focus our attention on one operational issue
in particular. In my message in the Loyal Legion Historical Journal, I referenced the problem of
Commandery lack of follow up on applicant referrals made to them by the Commandery-in-
Chief. Given the magnitude of lost potential members (on average of 50 per year for the last 14
years) that we have experienced, this has to be a practice that we need to reverse. The
Commandery-in-Chief can and will assist the Commanderies in this but ultimately, it is up to the
Commanderies to follow through with action on the referrals. Commanderies that do not follow
up on the referrals will have the applicant referred to another Commandery.
Since becoming Commander-in-Chief, I attended the annual Sons of Union Veterans of the
Civil War (SUVCW) Remembrance Day program in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (November 21,
2009). I initially provided greetings from the MOLLUS to the SUVCW Sons of Veterans
Reserve (SVR) in the morning and then participated in the annual program and laid a wreath on
behalf of the MOLLUS at the monument of Albert Woolson. Following that, I participated in the
annual SUVCW SVR-sponsored 2000 plus participant parade along with California Companion
Tad Campbell who carried our flag at the front of the parade beside the SUVCW and the SVR
Commanding Officer’s flags. Later in the afternoon, I participated in the rededication of the 4th
Michigan Volunteer Infantry monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield. Also, and as previously
stated, on January 8-10, I traveled to the Texas to meet with the Texas Commandery and
provided the keynote speech at the January 9, 2010 Memorial Service for Lt Commander
Edward Lea, USN and the Union and Confederate soldiers and sailors who died in the January
1, 1863 Battle of Galveston, Texas.
Website: Presented below is a listing of the changes that have been made to the Website
since the last Congress:
# Placement of an additional complete volume of an original MOLLUS Commandery War
Papers to the Website resulting with the following 27 complete volumes now on-line:
Illinois Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8
Indiana Commandery – Volume 1,
Kansas Commandery – Volume 1,
Maine Commandery - Volume 1,
Massachusetts Commandery – Volumes 1 and 2,
Michigan Commandery - Volumes 1 and 2,
Minnesota Commandery - Volumes 3 and 4,
Missouri Commandery – Volume 1,
New York Commandery, Volumes 2 and 4,
Ohio Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, and
Wisconsin Commandery - Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4;

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# Placement of pictures from the 2009 Annual Congress onto the Website;
# Establishment of a link to the Massachusetts Commandery Photograph Collection on
the United Stated Heritage and Educational Center Website;
# Placement of a new Loyal Legion Vignette by PCinC Doug Niermeyer entitled, Major
General Joseph Warren Keifer, USV (Spanish American War), Bvt MG, Bvt BG USV,
Colonel Ohio Volunteer Infantry USV (Civil War) 1836 Ohio-1932 Ohio) Original
Companion, Ohio Commandery, Insignia Number 2484 onto the Website;
# Placement of the listing of new Commandery–in-Chief elected and appointed officers
and committee appointments for 2009 – 2011 onto the Website;
# Placement of pictures of the 2009 Remembrance Day program on the Website;
# Placement of Commandery-in-Chief Organizational Documents onto the Website
including:
% Constitution and Bylaws,
% 1955 Memorial Trust and Bylaws (as Amended 1957),
% 1967 IRS Letter of Determination - 501(c)(3) Loyal Legion Memorial Fund Trust,
% 1974 IRS Letter of Determination - 501(c)(10) Commandery-in-Chief,
% National Job Descriptions,
% 2009 Postal Acknowledgement Form and MOLLUS NACIS Classification Number,
% 2007 SUVCW- MOLLUS Memorandum of Understanding -Springfield, Illinois Lincoln
Tomb Ceremony, and
% National Congress Planning Guide for Commanderies - with Examples;
# Continued placement of all Commandery-in-Chief Meeting Notices onto the Website;
# Continued placement of Lincoln Birthday and Tomb Ceremony Announcements onto the
Website;
# Continued placement of all Loyal Legion Historical Journals onto the Website within no
later than one month after they have been sent to the membership;
# Continual updating of all Commandery Web pages;
# Continual updating of the MOLLUS Merchandise Price List; and
# Continued placement of the most recent Commandery Newsletters onto the Website.
Membership List Coordinator: There have been six Loyal Legion Historical Journals returned
and eight address changes made since the last Congress. The cost associated with the returns
was $7.48 (6 Journals at $0.58 = $3.48, plus 8 address changes at $.050 = $4.00). As in
previous years, I have absorbed these costs as a donation. This year is our fifth year since our
last Roster. Consequently, a new Roster will be produced during 2010. I will be working with
our Recorder-in-Chief to get this done during this year.

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Finally, I would encourage all Commanderies to consider attending and presenting a wreath at
the upcoming April 17, 2010 Lincoln Tomb Ceremony in Springfield, Illinois. Information
regarding this program may be found on the national Website.
Loyally:
Keith G. Harrison, Commander-in-Chief
National Webmaster & Membership List Coordinator
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Waldron Kintzing Post, II
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief
675 Zena Highwoods Road
Kingston, New York 12401
845-679-6403 (Home)
waldronpo@yahoo.com (E-Mail)
http://suvcw.org/mollus.htm (Internet)
Commander-in-Chief Harrison and Companions: 12 February 2010
I am pleased to make this report to you and the Mid-Winter Meeting of the Loyal Legion
on my activities as: Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief; Chairman, Special Committee on
National Meetings; Chairman, Special Committee on Historic and Preservation Grants;
Chairman, Special Committee on Job Descriptions.
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief:
I was invited to participate and speak at the 110 th Anniversary Celebration Banquet for
the Col. George Willard Camp #154, S.U.V.C.W. Another speaker was Leo Kennedy, Cin-C,
S.U.V.C.W.
Chair, Special Committee on National Meetings:
Along with the rest of the committee, we will have completed by the Annual Meeting the
revised and final copy of the “Draft Guidelines For Host Commanderies”.
This year’s DC Meeting had a few bumps, etc., but by next year it is hoped that all will
be ironed out, and all will run smoothly. Please keep in mind that the DC Meeting has a
lot more to coordinate than the regular Annual Meetings.
The details for this year’s Annual Meeting hosted by the Michigan Commandery are
very close to completion (if not completed) as you will hear from Companion Butgereit in
his report. The host commanderies for ’11,’12 and ’13 (PA, RI and OH) will be contacted
shortly to insure that National is kept up to date as to their progress and to offer any
assistance.
Chair, Special Committee on Historic and Preservation Grants:
I have been in contact with the past chairman and the Treasurer-in-Chief to familiarize
myself on how this committee operates. I will also be contacting all the Commanderies
and committee members to see if they may know of any areas where the committee can
find funds to support their causes.
Chair, Special Committee on Job Descriptions:
We have now completed the survey of all who have job titles, and are satisfied with the
descriptions. These descriptions will be found in the revised copy of the By-Laws which
hopefully will be approved at this meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Waldron K. Post, II

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Is there anything in particular in your report that we should be aware of?
Is there any issue that we should be aware of?
Keith
--- On Tue, 2/9/10, Lee Tryon wrote:
From: Lee Tryon
Subject: Treasurer-in-Chief Report
To: "'KEITH HARRISON'"
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:05 PM
Keith- Not sure I am going to be able to make the meeting. I'm scheduled to train down tomorrow
late morning to late afternoon in what will be the worst part of the storm from Southern New
England all the way to DC.
It kills me that I will be out several hundred dollars with Train, Hotel and Events alrady paid for, but
I'm very concerned about travel in what is being said are blizzard conditions for CT, NY, NJ, PA,
DE, PA and DC- the worst part of the storm is EXACTLY my path to DC!!!!!
I've attached my report (Excel file) for whatever help it can provide for whomever manages to get there
beyond you, Jerry, Kinny, Jeff and Adam.
You might see me, but it's looking rather doubtful at this point.
Lee
http://us.mc813.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage?sMid=0&filterBy=&.rand=107206...
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2/10/2010

11:54 AM
02/08/10
Accrual Basis
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
Military Order Of The Loyal Legion
Statement of Financial Position
As of February 8, 2010
Feb 8, 10 Feb 8, 09 $ Change % Change
C-in-C SAVINGS 54,166.71 43,582.45 10,584.26 24.29%
New C-in-C 15,613.91 13,389.81 2,224.10 16.61%
New Mem. Fund 2,692.66 2,220.47 472.19 21.27%
Total Checking/Savings 72,473.28 59,192.73 13,280.55 22.44%
Accounts Receivable
Receivables 0.00 108.00 -108.00 -100.0%
Total Accounts Receivable 0.00 108.00 -108.00 -100.0%
Other Current Assets
Securities 177,571.44 170,323.78 7,247.66 4.26%
Total Other Current Assets 177,571.44 170,323.78 7,247.66 4.26%
Total Current Assets 250,044.72 229,624.51 20,420.21 8.89%
TOTAL ASSETS 250,044.72 229,624.51 20,420.21 8.89%
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Payables 0.00 3,087.42 -3,087.42 -100.0%
Total Accounts Payable 0.00 3,087.42 -3,087.42 -100.0%
Other Current Liabilities
Advance Payments 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.0%
Total Other Current Liabilities 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.0%
Total Current Liabilities 2.00 3,089.42 -3,087.42 -99.94%
Total Liabilities 2.00 3,089.42 -3,087.42 -99.94%
Equity
MD Funds 1,170.75 1,170.75 0.00 0.0%
Open Bal Equity 147,771.00 147,771.00 0.00 0.0%
Retained Earnings 93,073.61 118,577.19 -25,503.58 -21.51%
VT Funds 1,553.92 1,553.92 0.00 0.0%
Net Income 6,473.44 -42,537.77 49,011.21 -115.22%
Total Equity 250,042.72 226,535.09 23,507.63 10.38%
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 250,044.72 229,624.51 20,420.21 8.89%
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Memorial Fund Commandery-in-Chief
Oct 1, '09 - Feb 8, 10 Oct 1, '09 - Feb 8, 10
Income Income
Book Revenues 55.00 Appl. Fees 320.00
Gifts 5,470.00 NOW Interest 172.32
Invest. Income 2,270.50 Sales 1,955.50
Total Income 7,795.50 Total Income 2,447.82
Expense Expense
Journal 4,301.79 Ads 356.00
Mem. Wreaths 35.00 Merchandise 2,150.00
MOLLUS Support 1,588.74 Office 25.78
Total Expense 5,925.53 Organizations 120.00
Net Income 1,869.97 Postage 169.21
Printing 65.55
Total Expense 2,886.54
Net Income -438.72
Sep 30, 06 Sep 30, 07 Sep 30, 08 Sep 30, 09 Jan 31, 10
ASSETS
Current Assets
Other Current Assets
Securities 232,524.16 241,743.44 213,906.46 170,539.60 177,571.44
Undeposited Funds 1,908.05 0.00 20.00 2,727.50 0.00
Total Other Current Assets 234,432.21 241,743.44 213,926.46 173,267.10 177,571.44
Total Current Assets 234,432.21 241,743.44 213,926.46 173,267.10 177,571.44
TOTAL ASSETS 234,432.21 241,743.44 213,926.46 173,267.10 177,571.44
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11:42 AM
02/08/10
Accrual Basis
Income
Military Order Of The Loyal Legion
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
October 1, 2009 through February 8, 2010
Oct 1, '09 - Feb 8, 10 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
Appl. Fees 320.00 600.00 -280.00 53.33%
Bank Interest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Bond Interest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Book Revenues 55.00 0.00 55.00 100.0%
CD Interest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Contributions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Dues 0.00 8,400.00 -8,400.00 0.0%
Gifts 5,470.00 5,000.00 470.00 109.4%
Grant Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Invest. Income 2,270.50 7,000.00 -4,729.50 32.44%
Life Membership 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
NOW Interest 172.32 500.00 -327.68 34.46%
Research Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Sales 1,955.50 3,500.00 -1,544.50 55.87%
Total Income 10,243.32 25,000.00 -14,756.68 40.97%
Expense
Ads 356.00 500.00 -144.00 71.2%
Bank Chrg 0.00 50.00 -50.00 0.0%
Commem. Observ. 0.00 2,100.00 -2,100.00 0.0%
Donations 0.00 13,000.00 -13,000.00 0.0%
Journal 4,301.79 15,000.00 -10,698.21 28.68%
Meetings Expens 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%
Mem. Wreaths 35.00 300.00 -265.00 11.67%
Merchandise 2,150.00 3,000.00 -850.00 71.67%
Misc 0.00 500.00 -500.00 0.0%
MOLLUS Support 1,588.74 2,000.00 -411.26 79.44%
Office 25.78 100.00 -74.22 25.78%
Organizations 120.00 100.00 20.00 120.0%
Postage 169.21 500.00 -330.79 33.84%
Printing 65.55 200.00 -134.45 32.78%
Research Expens 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Service Charges 0.00 150.00 -150.00 0.0%
Telephone 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Total Expense 8,812.07 38,000.00 -29,187.93 23.19%
Net Income 1,431.25 -13,000.00 14,431.25 -11.01%
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES
1865
Mid - Winter Meeting
Washington, D.C.
February 11, 2010
REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR-IN-CHIEF
The following Companions have been accepted for membership since the 2009 Congress:
Name / Insignia # / Commandery
Name of Proposer
1. Corban D. R. Niermeyer 22517, MO
Douglas R. Niermeyer
2. Mark B. Smith 22518, CA
Richard H. Breithaupt, Jr.
3. Donald B. Littlefield 22519, CA
Richard H. Breithaupt, Jr.
4. Gratian M. Yatsevitch, III 22520, DC
John D. Moore
5. Richard L. Martin 22521, DC
1. Gregory A. Pilcher A232, MO
Douglas R. Niermeyer
2. Joseph T. Kelliher A233, DC
Peter A. Dixon
3. David B. Croas A234, VA
Internet
4. Christopher E. Chapman A235, VA
Internet
HEREDITARY (9)
ASSOCIATE (8)
Eric Rojo
6. Kevin L. Martin 22522, DC
Eric Rojo
7. James R. Hanby, Sr. 22523, DC
Robert G. Carroon
8. Robert D. Hammack 22524, MO
Douglas R. Niermeyer
9. David A. Hoover 22525, VA
Internet
5. Edward W. Spannaus A236, DC
John D. Moore
6. Henry C. Duquette A237, RI
Gregg A. Mierka
7. Larry V. Solvey A238, VA
Internet
8. Lt. Col. Larry J. Redmon A239, VA
Internet
Problems that I have recently encountered with membership applications:
1. Staples are not to be used, please use paper clips.
2. Birth certificates are required for both Hereditary and Associate applications.
3. Only Hereditary members can propose new members.
4. Proposers for membership should print their name after their signature so it can be read
for recording and award purposes.
5. Please provide the name (or internet) on the line indicated of who did the actual
referral or recruiting of the applicant. Recruitment awards are given and some members

MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES
1865
Mid - Winter Meeting
Washington, D.C.
February 11, 2010
REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR-IN-CHIEF
work hard at recruiting new members. I am finding that Commanders and Recorders are
those who are recruiting the most. Is this because of their position or did they actually do
the recruiting? Please be accurate when indicating your recruiting results.
The past few months have seen a great deal of activity in a number of areas. I have
been informed that our insignia medal vendors Bailey Banks & Biddle and their sister
company J.E. Caldwell are having financial difficulties and may be going into
bankruptcy. B.B.& B. and J.E.C. were not directly making our medals, they were subbing
them out to another manufacturer. I have managed to begin ordering our medals directly
from that manufacturer which is saving us money and our orders are being filled much
faster. Our medals are being forged on the exact same dies, by the same company, and
have not changed in quality at all.
On another front I am pleased to report, on the recommendation of Commander-in-
Chief Harrison, we are in the process of having our Commander-in-Chief badge, flag,
gavel, and two DOLLUS items insured. The following is a short description and cost:
1. Commander-in-Chief 3 inch Star - Replacement appraisal done by CityPride Ltd. of
Jenkintown, PA on December 12, 2009 - Replacement cost: $8,000.00
2. Flag - cotton, 4’ X 6’, sleeved, double paneled, gold fringed, with embroidered
MOLLUS Badge and wording Commandery-in-Chief Military Order of the Loyal Legion
of the United States. Presentation by Keith Harrison: Flag Pole - two piece 9’ 1¼”
diameter, oak finish; Finial, brass army spear with ferrule 7“ length; Tassels, 11’ cord
with 6” tassels; Indoor flag base; PVC plastic 6’ flag case - Total replacement cost for
flag, pole, and accessories: $1,700.00.
3. Gavel - 1974 presentation by Lt. Col. PM Watrous - $100.00 (est.)
4. Gavel Presentation Box - 2001 presentation by Major Robert J. Bateman - $50.00 (est.)
5. DOLLUS President Badge - Appraisal Value: $5,000.00
6. DOLLUS Gavel - Appraisal Value: $2,000.00
Total value of all items: $16,850.00
I have had an insurance quote from an insurance broker of $500.00 per year to insure the
items listed above.
Respectfully submitted,
Adam P. Flint

National History Committee Report to the February 11, 2010 Meeting of the Commanderyin-Chief
This new committee is still in the forming phase with members from CT, MA, MI, and MO
currently on the committee. By the end of the year we want to have one active representative
from each Commandery on the committee.
Contributed articles on Past CiC William Henry Upham Jr. and Original Companion First
Lieutenant William Henry Upham Sr. in the “Loyal Legion Historical Journal”, Vol.66 No.3
Fall/Winter 2009.
Contributed an article on the newly formed committee in the “Loyal Legion Historical Journal”,
Vol.66 No.3 Fall/Winter 2009:
A new National Committee has been formed to help develop historical resources that will
be beneficial for all of MOLLUS. This includes completing the National Insignia Database,
creating a master list of locations where MOLLUS records and artifacts are stored, and
scanning the Loyal Legion Bulletin and Loyal Legion Historical Journal from 1943 to
present. We would like to know if any of our members have copies from 1943 to 1964
that we may be able to use as the collections we have available in hand currently has
some issues missing from that period. The collection from our HQ is bound which does
not make them the best for scanning. We have identified several locations that do have
sets from 1943 to 1964 but we would like to see what our members have available first.
Also if any member has experience in scanning and would like to consult with us or help
in the scanning please let us know.
Please contact Chairman Doug Niermeyer via email at momollus@sbcglobal.net or via
phone (636) 583-8631.
We have identified three library collections with the Journals our committee currently does not
have in hand but will wait until we need to work with those copies as we would need to pay to
have those photocopies made through the mail and we would like to find lower cost alternatives
when we get to the point of needing to scan those issues.
We want to scan all the applications as well but have to wait until we can get access to our
collection housed at the Navy Yard.
Respectfully Submitted:
Doug Niermeyer, Chairman, 302 West Springfield Ave., Union, MO 63084
ph: 636-583-8631Email: momollus@sbcglobal.net

MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION OF THE UNITED STATES
1865
Mid - Winter Meeting
Washington, D.C.
February 11, 2010
REPORT OF THE NATIONAL QUARTERMASTER
The following merchandise items have been sold since the 2009 Congress (includes items
sold during the 2009 Congress):
Large Hereditary Insignia Medal: 0
Miniature Hereditary Insignia Medal: 6
Large Associate Insignia Medal: 4
Miniature Associate Insignia Medal: 1
Necktie (long): 3
Bow Tie: 2
Blazer Patch: 5
Blazer Buttons (set of 9): 2
ROTC Medal & Ribbon Bar: 15
Large Hereditary Membership Certificate: 1
Small Hereditary Membership Certificate: 0
Associate Membership Certificate: 2
Officer Neck Ribbon: 2
Hereditary Rosette: 4
Commander Rosette: 1
Associate Rosette: 3
Window Decal: 4
Automobile Plaque: 2
Note Cards (pack of 25): 3
Post Cards (pack of 25): 1
Information Cards (pack of 10, free of charge): 3
Book: Union Blue: 1
Past Commander Star: 1
Replacement Ribbon for Large Hereditary Medal: 1
Two Past Commander Stars have been recently purchased for stock.
We continue to have a good supply of all items.
Respectfully submitted,
Adam P. Flint

Office of the National
Membership Contact for the
Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States:
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-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Bishop [mailto:decadel@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:27 PM
To: jkk28ga@cox.net; pcinc@prodigy.net; RIBatteryA@verizon.net; eric@er-x.net
Cc: Richard Bishop; leetryon@comcast.net
Subject: Report on Audit Procedures
Standing Committee On Audit
Richard D.Bishop
Chair
To: Gregg Anthony Mierka < RIBatteryA@verizon.net>
Keith G. Harrison
COL Eric Armando Rojo
Capt John Kent Kane
Subject: Audit Report:
Gentlemen: I have been in contact with Lee Allan Tryon concerning the Annual Audit
Report and have determined that a mechanism is in place to provide Annual Audits as
required and recommend that these procedures be followed at the discretion of our
Treasurer-In-Chief unless directed otherwise by this committee or the C-In-C .
Request Approval of this recommendation:
Richard Donald Bishop
Major US Army (Retired)
Chair, Audit Committee

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December 2009

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November 2009
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF .......................................................................................... 1
SENIOR VICE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF................................................................... 3
JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF................................................................... 5
RECORDER-IN-CHIEF.............................................................................................. 6
REGISTRAR-IN-CHIEF ............................................................................................. 8
TREASURER-IN-CHIEF ............................................................................................ 9
CHANCELLOR-IN-CHIEF ......................................................................................... 11
CHAPLAIN-IN-CHIEF................................................................................................ 12
JUDGE ADVOCATE-IN-CHIEF ................................................................................. 13
SURGEON-IN-CHIEF ................................................................................................ 14
COUNCIL-IN-CHIEF.................................................................................................. 15
CHIEF OF STAFF...................................................................................................... 16
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF..................................................................................................... 17
NATIONAL QUARTERMASTER ............................................................................... 19
NATIONAL HISTORIAN............................................................................................ 20
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP LIST COORDINATOR ................................................... 21
NATIONAL WEBMASTER ........................................................................................ 23
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CONTACT ..................................................................... 24
WASHINGTON DC REPRESENTATIVE ................................................................... 25
BOARD OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ......................................... 26
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AUDIT ........................................................................ 27
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS.......................................................... 28
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET........................................... 29
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP ........................................................... 30
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS .............................. 31
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON HISTORY ................................................................... 32
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC AND PRESERVATION GRANTS............. 33
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON LINCOLN DEATH DAY OBSERVANCE.................... 34
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL MEETINGS ............................................. 36
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNET ......................................................... 37
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS ........................................ 38
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL ............................ 39
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON CIVIL WAR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM........................ 40
LOYAL LEGION MEMORIAL FUND TRUST ............................................................. 42

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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Commander-in-Chief is to serve as the chief executive officer of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, to provide direction to the Commanderyin-Chief's
operations, and to promote the goals and objects of the Order.
Activities:
The activities of the Commander-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Become familiar with the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and By-Laws.
Preside at all meetings of the Commandery-in-Chief, Board of Officers, and Executive
Committee.
Appoint for a two-year term the following Commandery-in-Chief officers: Chief-of-Staff,
National Historian, National Webmaster, National Membership List Coordinator, National
Membership Contact, National Quartermaster, Editor-in-Chief of the Loyal Legion Historical
Journal, Washington D.C. Representative, and other officers as needed.
Appoint for a two-year term Companions (including chairmanships) to the following
Standing National committees: Audit, Nominations, Finance and Budget, Membership,
Constitution and By-Laws, History, Historic and Preservation Grants, Lincoln Death Day
Observance, National Meetings, and Internet.
Appoint for a two-year term Companions (including chairmanships) to the following Special
National committees: Civil War Sesquicentennial, Civil War Library and Museum, Job
Descriptions, and other Special Committees as needed.
Serve as an ex-officio member of all Standing and Special National
Committees.
Serve as a Trustee on the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund.
Ensure that all Commandery-in-Chief elected and appointed officers and committees do
their jobs during the year.
Remove Companions from appointed Commandery-in-Chief offices and committees as
necessary.
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Execute, in conjunction with either the Recorder-in-Chief or Registrar in Chief, all contracts on
behalf of the Commandery-in-Chief.
Approve all expenditures by the Treasurer-in-Chief except those for the normal routine expenses
of the Commandery-in-Chief consulting with the Executive Committee when appropriate.
Recognize annually those Companions who recruit three or more new Hereditary
Companions with a Certificate of Merit and medal.
Participate in the following national ceremonies: Remembrance Day (Gettysburg -
November), Lincoln Birthday Commemoration (Washington, D.C. - February), and Lincoln
Death Day (Springfield - April).
Represent or designate an alternate to represent the Commander-in-Chief at meetings,
events, and ceremonies sponsored by other societies and organizations to which the
Commander-in-Chief is invited.
Visit during the year as many Commanderies as possible.
Prepare a letter in the fall of each year soliciting contributions to the Order’s Loyal Legion
Memorial Fund.
Issue encouragement and assistance and, if necessary, reprimands to those
Commanderies who are not adequately fulfilling their duties pursuant to the Order’s
Constitution and By-Laws.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the National Congress and to Board of
Officer meetings on the activities of the Commander-in-Chief.
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November 2009
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
SENIOR VICE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief is to promote membership
(recruitment and retention) in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and to
serve in the absence of the Commander-in-Chief as needed.
Activities:
The activities of the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Serve on the Executive Committee and the Board of Officers.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Constitution and By-Laws.
Serve as chair of the Standing National Committee on Membership.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Lincoln Death Day Observance.
Serve on and/or chair Special National Committees created by the Commander-in-Chief or
National Congress.
Serve as a Trustee on the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund.
Perform the duties of the Commander-in-Chief in the absence of the Commander-in-Chief.
Execute, in the absence of the Commander-in-Chief, but in conjunction with either the
Recorder-in-Chief or Registrar in Chief, all contracts on behalf of the Commandery-in-Chief.
Conduct and modify, as needed the Commandery-in-Chief's Membership Recruitment
Program.
Conduct the Commandery-in-Chief's advertisement campaign to promote the membership
in the MOLLUS.
(A) Prepare and place promotional and recruitment advertisements into various forms
of media and
(B) Coordinate payment of advertisement by the National Treasurer-in-Chief.
Prepare periodic status reports on the activities of the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief to
be presented to the Commander-in-Chief and the Board of Officers.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
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Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Constitution and By-Laws, National
Congress and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief.
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November 2009
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief is to help promote the Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and to serve in the absence of the Senior Vice
Commander-in-Chief and/or Commander-in-Chief as needed.
Activities:
The activities of the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Serve on the Executive Committee and the Board of Officers.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Constitution and By-Laws.
Serve as Chair on the Standing National Committee on Meetings.
Serve on and/or chair Special National Committees created by the Commander-in-Chief or
National Congress.
Serve as a Trustee on the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund.
Perform the responsibilities of the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief in his absence, and in
the absence of both the Commander-in-Chief and the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief,
perform the duties of the Commander-in-Chief.
Execute, in the absence of the Commander-in-Chief and Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, but
in conjunction with either the Recorder-in-Chief or Registrar in Chief all contracts on behalf of
the Commandery-in-Chief.
Prepare periodic status reports on the activities of the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief to
be presented to the Commander-in-Chief and the Board of Officers.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Constitution and By-Laws, National
Congress and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
RECORDER-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Recorder-in-Chief is to maintain the charge and custody of the
records of the Commandery-in-Chief, keep an accurate and impartial record of the proceedings
of the National Congresses and Board of Officers meetings, and to carry on all necessary
correspondence and administrative matters for the Commandery-in-Chief.
Activities:
The activities of the Recorder-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Serve as a member on the Board of Officers, Executive Committee and as an ex-officio
member on all Standing and Special National Committees.
Serve as a Trustee on the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund.
Maintain the charge and custody of the records of the Commandery-in-Chief including the
following:
A. The Constitution and By-Laws of the Order;
B. A copy of all official letters;
C. The Seal of the Order and use it when appropriate; and
D. A file containing copies of the approved applications of all persons invested as
Companions of the Order.
Maintain the charge and custody of all other records and other of the Commandery-in-Chief
not otherwise provided for by other Commandery-in-Chief officers.
Assign and maintain a record of all National Insignia Numbers to new Companions, and
notify the Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commanderin-Chief,
Chancellor-in-Chief, Registrar-in-Chief, Membership List Coordinator, and the
Recorder of the affected Companion’s Commandery of the Insignia number assigned to the
new Companion.
Maintain a list in which it shall be recorded the names of all persons who have been expelled
from a Commandery, together with the reasons therefore;
Execute in conjunction with the Commander-in-Chief or in his absence, the Senior Vice
Commander-in-Chief, or Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief all contracts on behalf of the
Commandery-in-Chief.
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November 2009
Prepare meeting agendas at the Commander-in-Chief's direction and take the minutes of
annual National Congress, and meetings of the Board of Officers and Executive Committee.
Cause the publication in hard copy and on the Internet of annual National Congress
Proceedings and maintain one complete set of all National Congress Proceedings of the
Commandery-in-Chief.
Distribute in the fall of each year of the Commander-in-Chief’s a letter soliciting
contributions to the Order’s Loyal Legion Memorial Fund.
Cause, in cooperation with the National Membership List Coordinator, the creation and
publication in hard copy every fifth year a National Roster of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States and a National Roster of the Dames of the Loyal Legion of the
United States.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, Board of Officers, National Congress, and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the Recorder-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
REGISTRAR-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Registrar-in-Chief is to review and approve applications of all
Hereditary, Associate, and Honorary Companion applicants seeking membership into the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Activities:
The activities of the Registrar-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Serve on the Board of Officers.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Membership.
Review, pass upon, and certify to the qualifications for membership in the applications
submitted for approval by the Commanderies and return these applications expeditiously
before the applicant is admitted to membership, noting his approval on the application.
Inform the Recorder-in-Chief, Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief,
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Chancellor–in-Chief, Membership List Coordinator, and
the Recorder of the affiliated Commandery of the approved applicant’s:
A. Name and address;
B. Qualifying ancestor (omit for Associate and Honorary applicants);
C. Name of affiliated Commandery;
D. Names of proposing and seconding Companions; and
E. Date of approval for membership.
Serve as the Recorder-in-Chief in the absence or disability of the Recorder-in-Chief.
Execute in conjunction with the Commander-in-Chief, or in his absence, Senior Vice
Commander-in-Chief, or Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief all contracts on behalf of the
Commandery-in-Chief.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, Board of Officers, National Congress, and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the Registrar-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
TREASURER-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Treasurer-in-Chief is to serve as custodian of Commandery-in-
Chief’s monies and investments, to keep accurate financial records, and to prepare periodic
financial reports.
Activities:
The activities of the Treasurer-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Maintain a checking account and all investment accounts in the name of the Military Order
of the Loyal Legion of the United States for the Commandery-in-Chief.
Receive, hold, and account for all monies paid to the Commandery-in-Chief and pay out the
same upon approval by the Commander-in-Chief.
Arrange for an annual audit of the Commandery-in-Chief’s financial condition to be
prepared and presented to the National Congress.
Arrange for the bonding of those Commandery-in-Chief officers as may be required to be
bonded by the Order's Constitution and By-Laws.
Prepare an annual report to the National Congress and Board of Officer meetings on the
financial condition of the Commandery-in-Chief and its investments.
Investigate periodically and advise the Commander-in-Chief and Board of Officers
regarding the availability of more advantageous investment opportunities for the
Commandery-in-Chief’s investments.
Prepare an annual operating budget for review and approval by the National Congress.
Serve on the Board of Officers.
Serve as custodian of Commandery-in-Chief property not otherwise provided for.
Serve as Chair of the Standing National Committee on Finance and Budget.
Serve as a Trustee and Chair on Loyal Legion Memorial Fund.
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Prepare and transmit accordingly all other financial and other reports as may be required by
the Order's Constitution and By-Laws, National Congress, Commander-in-Chief, or
applicable federal or state laws.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Order's Constitution and By-Laws,
National Congress, Board of Officers, and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the National Treasurer.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
CHANCELLOR-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Chancellor-in-Chief is to welcome all new Companions into the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Activities:
The activities of the Chancellor-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Serve on the Board of Officers.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Membership.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Meetings.
Prepare and send to all new members a welcome letter apprising them of their membership
acceptance, member Insignia number, local Commandery contact, availability of national
member supplies, and the location of the Order’s web site Internet location, and transmit
the new member’s membership card and rosette.
Prepare for quarterly publication in the Loyal Legion Historical Journal a listing of all new
members along with their Insignia Number and Commandery affiliation.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, Board of Officers, National Congress, and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the Chancellor-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
CHAPLAIN-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Chaplain-in-Chief Chancellor-in-Chief is to provide leadership
and direction in the devotional, commemorative, and memorial activities of the
Commandery-in-Chief.
Activities:
The activities of the Chaplain-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Serve on the Board of Officers.
Conduct devotional exercises at Commandery-in-Chief meetings and dinners.
Prepare an annual necrology report of deceased current and past Commandery-in-Chief
Officers and maintain a file of previously prepared necrology reports.
Receive and compile necrology reports from the reported Commanderies Companions and
maintain a file of previously received reports.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Order's Constitution and By-Laws,
National Congress, and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and Commanderyin-Chief
meetings on the activities of the National Chaplain.
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November 2009
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
JUDGE ADVOCATE-IN-CHIEF
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Judge Advocate-in-Chief is to serve as an advisor to the
Commander-in-Chief, Board of Officers, and National Congress and provide supervision over all
legal matters pertaining to the Commandery-in-Chief.
Activities:
The activities of the Judge Advocate-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Render advice and interpretation to the Commandery-in-Chief upon request on issues
arising from questions concerning the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and By-Laws,
legal matters, and on parliamentary matters.
Serve on the Board of Officers and Executive Committee.
Serve as Chair of the Standing National Committee on Constitution and By-Laws.
Prepare periodic status reports on the activities of the National Counselor to be presented
to the Commander-in-Chief, Board of Officers, and National Congress.
Prepare and submit annually to the Editor of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal and
National Webmaster (for publishing Loyal Legion Historical Journal and on the National
Web Site) a listing of all opinions and interpretations regarding the Commandery-in-Chief's
Constitution and By-Laws and other legal matters rendered by the Judge Advocate-in-
Chief.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, National Congress and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress the activities of the Judge Advocate-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
SURGEON-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Surgeon-in-Chief is to oversee the general health and wellbeing
of the Companions of the Order. The Surgeon-in-Chief shall be a practicing or retired
physician.
Activities:
The activities of the Surgeon-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Serve on the Board of Officers.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit written or oral reports to the meetings of the Commandery-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
COUNCIL-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Council-in-Chief is to serve on the Board of Officers and as
such assist in the Board of Officers’ responsibilities in the supervision and control the affairs
and property of the Commandery-in-Chief in between meetings of the Commandery-in-Chief
and meetings of the Board of Officers (There are six Companions who are biennially
elected to the position of Council-in-Chief).
Activities:
The activities of the Council-in-Chief should include the responsibilities listed below.
Serve on the Board of Officers.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Audit (3 of the 6 members of the Council-in-
Chief)
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
NATIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of National Chief-of-Staff is to oversee and encourage the productivity
of all appointed Commandery-in-Chief officers and Standing and Special National Committees
on behalf of and for the Commander- in-Chief and to assist the Commander-in-Chief, where
needed, in protocol matters.
Activities:
The activities of the National Chief of Staff should include the responsibilities listed below.
Become familiar with the duties of all the appointed Commandery-in-Chief officers and
Standing and Special National Committees.
Monitor the progress of, and assist where necessary, the appointed Commandery-in-Chief
officers and Committee Chairmen in completing their assigned duties.
Assist the Commander-in-Chief in terms of protocol with memorial and commemorative
programs.
Apprise the Commander-in-Chief of problems encountered with staff fulfillment of
responsibilities.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, National Congress, and Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare periodic status reports to the Commander-in-Chief on the activities of the National
Chief of Staff.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and National
Congress on the activities of the National Chief-of-Staff.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Editor-in-Chief of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal is to ensure
that pertinent information about and concerning the Commandery-in-Chief is published in Loyal
Legion Historical Journal and disseminated to the membership on a frequency of not less than 4
times per calendar year.
Activities:
The activities of the Editor-in-Chief of Loyal Legion Historical Journal should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Edit, publish, and disseminate at least four editions of Loyal Legion Historical Journal per
calendar year.
Publish the reservation forms and details of the annual National Congress, Washington, DC
Lincoln Birthday Commemoration, and Springfield, Illinois Lincoln Death Day
Commemoration.
Publish as an insert to the Loyal Legion Historical Journal the names, and contact
information of all Commandery-in-Chief elected and appointed officers, and Commanderyin-Chief
Standing and Special Committee members, immediately following the
Commandery-in-Chief's National Congress.
Publish a synopsis of the actions taken by the National Congress.
Publish a biography and photograph of the newly elected Commander-in-Chief immediately
following the Commandery-in-Chief's National Congress in which the election occurred.
Publish obituaries and a photograph (if available) of Past Commanders-in-Chief and all
current elected or appointed Commandery-in-Chief officers as soon as possible after their
passing.
Publish annually the "Statement of Ownership and Circulation" in the Loyal Legion
Historical Journal issue closest to October.
Publish the names and locations of newly Commanderies.
Publish information and articles submitted by Commandery-in-Chief officers and
committees, and Commanderies as space permits.
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Publish information and articles about the Civil War, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of
the United States, Original Companions, and other related subjects as space permits and at
the discretion of the Editor.
Contract for and in the name of the Commandery-in-Chief for all services necessary to
ensure the economic printing of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal subject to the review
and approval of the Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit to the Commandery-in-Chief for review an annual operational budget
necessary to ensure the publication of at least four edition of Loyal Legion Historical
Journal.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Provide periodic reports to the Commander-in-Chief on the activities of the Editor-in-Chief.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, Commander-in-Chief, and/or National Congress.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the National Council of Administration and
National Encampment on the activities of the Editor-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
NATIONAL QUARTERMASTER
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of National Quartermaster is to act as custodian of Commandery-in-
Chief supplies, including certificates, insignia medals, ribbons, rosettes, and dies used to strike
badges and medals, to keep an inventory of supplies on hand, and to issue same, on proper
requisition, to Companions as promptly as possible.
Activities:
The activities of the National Quartermaster should include the responsibilities listed below:
Serve as custodian of Commandery-in-Chief supplies including certificates, medals, ribbons,
rosettes, and dies used to strike badges and medals.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on the Internet.
Receive from Companions, fill and mail orders for supplies to Companions, and submit
checks received to National Treasurer-in-Chief.
Order supplies as necessary from responsible vendors and submit invoices to National
Treasurer-in-Chief for payment.
Maintain an adequate supply of padded envelopes, mailing tubes and mailing supplies.
Maintain a record of all monies expended on supplies and postage.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory on supplies.
Review and revise the Order’s Price Form periodically, making necessary changes in
supply items for sale, and changes in prices, submitting the updated form to the National
Webmaster for immediate posting and also to Editor-in-Chief in order that it may be printed
in the Loyal Legion Historical Journal.
Take a quantity of badges and other supplies to the National Congresses and Board of
Officer meetings for sale to the membership.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, National Congress and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the National Quartermaster.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
NATIONAL HISTORIAN
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of National Historian is to collect and preserve all historical or
biographical material pertaining to the Civil War, to the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States, and to Companions of the Order.
Activities:
The activities of the National Historian should include the responsibilities listed below.
Collect, organize, catalog, and ensure the preservation of historical records and holding s of
the Commandery-in-Chief which pertain to the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States.
Identify and inventory the historical records and holdings in the possession of
Commandery-in-Chief officers.
Serve as chairman of the Standing National History Committee.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on the Internet
Encourage the Commanderies to identify, inventory, and catalog all historical documents
and artifacts in their possession in order to help locate and ensure the preservation of all
state and local collections of Civil War and Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United
States memorabilia, historical records, and holdings.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and
By-Laws, National Congress, and Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and National
Congress on the activities of the National Historian.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
THE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP LIST COORDINATOR
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of National Membership List Coordinator is to ensure maintenance of
the roster of current and past members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United
States (MOLLUS) and Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States (DOLLUS) and
maintenance of the mailing lists for the MOLLUS, DOLLUS and other recipients of the Loyal
Legion Historical Journal.
Activities:
The activities of the National Membership List Coordinator should include the responsibilities
listed below.
Develop and maintain a database of current and past MOLLUS Companion names, Insignia
Numbers, addresses, Commandery affiliation, and membership status (Hereditary,
Associate, Honorary, Junior Hereditary, Junior Live, National Life, Dropped, Resignation,
Death).
Develops and maintains a database of current and past DOLLUS member names,
numbers, addresses, Society affiliation, and membership status (Dropped, Resignation,
Death).
Develop and maintain a database of Library and other repository addresses for mailing of
the Loyal Legion Historical Journal.
Provide annually each MOLLUS Commandery with a listing of its Commandery
membership as of April 30th (the date from which Commanderies are to base their Annual
assessment).
Provide quarterly the Editor-in-Chief with electronic address labels for MOLLUS and
DOLLUS members and libraries for mailing of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal.
Cause, in cooperation with the Registrar-in-Chief, the creation and publication in hard copy
every fifth year a National Roster of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United
States and a National Roster of the Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Provide periodically membership lists as requested by MOLLUS Commanderies or
DOLLUS Societies.
Update continually the national MOLLUS and DOLLUS membership database base on new
member information provided each Order.
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Update continually the national MOLLUS and DOLLUS membership databases based on
change of address information received from the US Post Office, MOLLUS Commanderies,
and DOLLUS Societies.
Provide continually MOLLUS Commanderies and DOLLUS Societies with all address
changes and all addresses that are not valid as reported by the US Post Office.
Upload monthly a copy of the Orders MOLLUS/DOLLUS/Library database in a zipped file to
a secure location on the Order’s Internet Server.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
NATIONAL WEBMASTER
November 2009
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of National Webmaster is to ensure that the Commandery-in-Chief's
Internet presence operates in an efficient and effective manner at all times and to be
responsible for all aspects of the Commandery-in-Chief's Web presence, including Web content
development, technical operations, and daily maintenance.
Activities:
The activities of the National Webmaster should include the responsibilities listed below.
Manage the Commandery-in-Chief's Internet communication resources to include effective
use of electronic mail, and a World Wide Web Internet Web site.
Provide proactive and reactive administration and maintenance of the Commandery-in-
Chief's Web site.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on the Internet.
Take overall responsibility for content and data quality and integrity of the Commandery-in-
Chief's Web site and ensure that there exists a consistency in terms of how all National
pages are presented on the Internet.
Ensure that the National Web site is as error free as possible (no broken links, no
inoperable e-mail addresses, etc) and that such errors, if not capable of being fixed within
72 hours of notice, are removed from the National Web site.
Ensure that the files on the National website are backed up at least monthly and provide
annually to the Recorder-in-Chief and National Historian a copy of all information needed to
access the website server and MOLLUS Internet files.
Serve on and/or chair Special National Committees created by the Commander-in-Chief,
National Congress, or Board of Officers.
Provide technical assistance to Commandery Webmasters.
Update affected files within 72 hours of the conclusion of the annual National Congress.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and National
Congress.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CONTACT
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of National Membership contact is to serve as the Commandery-in-
Chief point of reference for membership inquiries resulting from responses to national
recruitment advertisements and from visitors to the Commandery-in-Chief's Internet Web site.
Activities:
The activities of the National Membership Contact should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Serve as the email contact for membership inquiries obtained from the Commandery-in-
Chief Web site.
Serve as the contact for membership inquiries obtained from Commandery-in-Chief print
advertisements.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on Membership.
Serve on the Standing National Committee on the Internet.
Refer membership applicants from the Commandery-in-Chief’s Web site and print
advertisements to a Commandery closest to the applicant’s home.
Maintain on an annual basis a database of all referrals made to Commanderies noting the
person’s name, state of residence, Commandery where applicant was referred, source of
the referral, and if the referral was for a Hereditary or Associate membership applicant.
Maintain copies of all referral emails for possible future re-referral to the initial recipient
Commandery or to another Commandery should the referral Commandery not respond.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Prepare and submit an annual written statistical report to the Commander-in-Chief and the
National Congress on the referrals made from October 1 through September 30th.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
WASHINGTON D.C. REPRESENTATIVE
Purpose:
The purpose of the office of Washington, D.C. Representative is to serve as the official contact
of the Commandery-in-Chief to the National Government.
Activities:
The activities of the Washington D.C. Representative should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Accept, on behalf of the Commandery-in-Chief, service of legal papers or summons and
immediately transmit the same to the Commander-in-Chief.
Represent, as requested, the Commandery-in-Chief on appropriate occasions and at
memorial ceremonies and patriotic functions in our nation's capital.
Keep apprised of all legislation, pending before the United States Congress, which has
pertinence to the activities of the Commandery-in-Chief and apprise the Commander-in-
Chief as appropriate.
Provide the views of the Commandery-in-Chief before Congressional committees and
hearings.
Promptly inform the Commander-in-Chief of any pending or passed legislation on which the
Commandery-in-Chief should take action.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution
and By-Laws, National Congress, and/or Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and National
Congress on the activities of the Washington, D.C. Representative.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
BOARD OF OFFICERS AND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTTEE
Purpose:
The purpose of the Board of Officers and Executive Committee is to supervise and control the
affairs and property of the Commandery-in-Chief between meetings of the Commandery-in-Chief.
In between meetings of the Board of Officers, the Executive Committee of the Board of Officers
(Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, and
three members of the Commandery-in-Chief appointed by the Commander-in-Chief), shall have
full power and authority to act on its behalf, provided it complies with all policies adopted by the
Commandery-in-Chief.
Activities:
The activities of the Board of Officers and Executive Committee should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Oversee the general operation and direction of the Commandery-in Chief between National
Congresses.
Exercise disciplinary jurisdiction over all charges preferred against the Commander-in-
Chief.
Fill vacancies in any of the elected offices of the Commandery-in-Chief, until the time of the
next election.
May choose Commandery-in-Chief Honorary Companions upon a two-thirds vote of those
present at any meeting of the Board of Officers or the Commandery-in-Chief at which a
quorum shall be present; provided, however, that the Commandery-in-Chief shall not have
more than ten Honorary Companions at any one time.
May designate alternate dates (other than October) for annual meetings with at least thirty
days advanced notice.
May designate locations for annual meetings for years other than when it shall (in
accordance with Section 4 Article VI of the Constitution) be held in Philadelphia.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
Perform all other duties delegated it by the National Constitution and By-Laws and the
National Congress.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AUDIT
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Audit is to audit and adjust the books of the
Commandery-in-Chief and report to the annual meeting on its findings (The National Committee
on Audit is compose of three Council-in-Chief Companions appointed by the Commander-in-
Chief).
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Audit should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Assist the National Treasurer in acquiring a reputable auditor.
Meet with the Treasurer-in-Chief prior to the annual National Congress to review the results
of the audit report and financial records of the Commandery-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit written report to the National Congress on the findings of the Audit
Committee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Nominations is to biennially develop and propose at
the National Congress a slate of qualified candidates for the elected offices of the Commanderyin-Chief
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Nominations should include the responsibilities
listed below.
Solicit names and evaluate the qualifications of candidates (prior to biennially held National
Congresses) for the following Commandery-in-Chief elected offices: Commander-in-Chief,
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Recorder-in-chief,
Registrar-in-Chief, Treasurer-in-Chief, Chancellor-in-Chief, Chaplain-in-Chief, Judge
Advocate-in-chief, Surgeon-in-Chief, and Council-in-Chief (six vacancies).
Prepare and present at biennially held National Congresses a slate of candidates for
nomination to the following Commandery-in-Chief elected offices: Commander-in-Chief,
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Recorder-in-chief,
Registrar-in-Chief, Treasurer-in-Chief, Chancellor-in-Chief, Chaplain-in-Chief, Judge
Advocate-in-chief, Surgeon-in-Chief, and Council-in-Chief (six vacancies).
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Commandery-in-Chief's
business.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUDGET
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Finance and Budget is to assist the National
Treasurer-in-Chief in fulfilling his Commandery-in-Chief investment and budgeting
responsibilities.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Finance and Budget should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Assist the Treasurer-in-Chief in the periodic investigation of more advantageous investment
opportunities for the Commandery-in-Chief’s investments.
Assist the Treasurer-in-Chief in the preparation of an annual operating budget for review
and approval by the National Congress.
Assist the Treasurer-in-Chief in the preparation of all other financial and other reports as
may be required by the Order's Constitution and By-Laws, National Congress, Commanderin-Chief,
or applicable federal or state laws.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Assist the Treasurer in the preparation of an annual report to the National Congress and
Board of Officer meetings on the financial condition of the Commandery-in-Chief and its
investments.
Prepare an annual report to the National Congress on the activities of the National
Committee on Financial and Budget Committee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP
Purpose:
The purpose of the Standing National Committee on Membership of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States is to devise and implement ways to increase and retain the
membership.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Membership should include the responsibilities
listed below.
Identify national events and activities where recruitment tables can be set up and attempt to
have these manned by Companions of the Commandery-in-Chief.
Develop and periodically revise a membership brochure that may be used by the
Commandery-in-Chief and all Commanderies.
Develop a program to assist Commanderies in the recruitment and retention of members.
Determine annually, in conjunction with Registrar-in-Chief, the recipients of the U.S. Grant
Cup (awarded annually to the Commandery with the largest percentage increase in new
hereditary membership for the period October 1st to September 30th), Rutherford B. Hayes
Cup (awarded annually to a Companion for recruiting the most members as Hereditary
Companions for the period October 1st to September 30th), Daugherty-Thompson Cup
(awarded annually to the Commandery with the largest number of new Hereditary
Companions for the period October 1st to September 30th), and Certificates of Appreciation
for Recruitment (for the enlistment of at least 3 new hereditary members during the period
October 1 through September 30 each year).
Ensure the preparation of US Grant Cup, Rutherford B. Hayes Cup, Daugherty-Thompson
Cup, and recruitment certificates and the availability of Lincoln medals and/or stars for
presentation at National Congresses.
Ensure that the three membership cups are appropriately inscribed with annual recipient
after the National Congress.
Retain the three membership cups in a known and secure location in between National
Congresses.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the Commandery-in-Chief or National
Congress.
Prepare and submit an annual report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the committee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Constitution and By-Laws of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States is to advise the Commander-in-Chief and National Congress
on matters relating to the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution or Regulations.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Constitution and By-Laws should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Review annually the Constitution and By-Laws of the Commandery-in-Chief and bring to
the attention of the Commander-in-Chief and the National Congress Encampment areas
needing attention due to wording inconsistencies within the document or conflicts with
wording within the Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and By-Laws and current practices
of the Commandery-in-Chief.
Review annually the Constitution and By-Laws of the Commandery-in-Chief and prepare
and submit to the Commander-in-Chief and National Congress proposed amendments to
mediate or correct noted deficiencies and/or conflicts.
Review and report to the National Congress on all proposed amendments to the
Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution or By-Laws brought before the National Congress.
Prepare and submit to the Editor-in-Chief of Loyal Legion Historical Journal for publication
of immediately following the National Congress a summary of all changes to the
Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and By-Laws that were passed at the National
Congress or other meeting of the Commandery-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit to the Recorder-in-Chief and National Webmaster a new document
incorporating all changes to the Order’s Constitution and By-Laws that were passed at the
National Congress.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the National Congress or the
Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the committee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON HISTORY
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on History is to collect and preserve all historical or
biographical material pertaining to the Civil War, to companions of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States and to Companions of the Order.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on History should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Collect, organize, catalog, and ensure the preservation of historical records and holdings of
the Commandery-in-Chief ,which pertain to the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion of the United States.
Identify and inventory the historical records and holdings in the possession of
Commandery-in-Chief officers.
Provide research assistance and/or access to the Commandery-in-Chief’s historical
holdings to Companions and, upon approval by the Commander-in-Chief, to individuals and
organizations outside of the Order.
Encourage the Commanderies to identify, inventory, and catalog all historical documents
and artifacts in their possession in order to help locate and ensure the preservation of all
state and local collections of Civil War and Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United
States memorabilia, historical records, and holdings.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and
By-Laws, National Congress, and Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the Commander-in-Chief and National
Congress on the activities of the National Historian.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC AND
PRESERVATION GRANTS
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Historic Preservation and Grants is to evaluate on an
annual basis and to provide funding/contribution recommendations for the support of Civil War
monument erections and/or maintenance, Civil War artifact and archives preservation, Civil War
battlefield preservation, and for the continued support of organizations such as the Rutherford
B. Hayes Presidential Center, Zellwood Historical Society Museum and Library, President
Lincoln’s Cottage, Civil War Preservation Trust, and the Abraham Lincoln Museum at Lincoln
Memorial University.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Historic Preservation and Grants should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Evaluate on an annual basis and provide funding/contribution recommendations to the
National Congress for the support of Civil War monument erections and/or maintenance,
Civil War artifact and archives preservation, Civil War battlefield preservation and the
continued support of Civil War and Abraham Lincoln related organizations.
Review and evaluate other requests received by the Commandery-in-Chief for funding
support.
Recommend in writing to the National Congress levels of funding for each funding request
deemed appropriate for consideration by the Committee.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and
By-Laws, National Congress, and Commander-in-Chief.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON
LINCOLN DEATH DAY OBSERVANCE
Purpose:
The purpose of National Committee on the Lincoln Death Day Observance of the Military Order
of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) is to make annually all arrangements for and
to coordinate the ceremony honoring the memory of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Tomb in
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.
The Committee is to operate jointly with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)
Lincoln Tomb Observance Committee in completion of the following tasks. Representatives of
the other Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic may be consulted, as the two
committees determine from time to time.
The ceremony shall be held on the Saturday closest to April 15, the date of his death in 1865.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on the Lincoln Death Day Observance should include
the responsibilities listed below:
Designate a hotel to serve as the headquarters hotel and reserve a block of rooms for those
attending the ceremony. When reserving the block of rooms, request the hotel to list them
under “Sons of Union Veterans” so that those making reservations may ask for the
designation and receive a discounted room charge.
Arrange for a luncheon to be held following the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, preferably in the
hotel secured as the headquarters hotel.
Coordinate ceremony arrangements with the Lincoln Tomb Site Superintendent.
Obtain a speaker for the luncheon following the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony.
Prepare and submit, to the SUVCW Editor of the Banner and the MOLLUS Editor-in-Chief
of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal, an announcement of the ceremony for publication in
the respective Winter Issues. The announcement will also be made available to the
Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Daughters of Union Veterans of
the Civil War, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman’s Relief Corps.
The announcement also will be submitted to the SUVCW and MOLLUS webmasters for
placement on the respective websites.
Update the invitational mailing list using organizational rosters of the Allied Orders of the
Grand Army of the Republic, MOLLUS, and other patriotic and historical organizations. The
acceptance form as well as other informational material sent with the invitational mailing
should also be updated as needed.
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Prepare and mail invitations no later than February 14 and include personalized invitations
to the National Officers of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic, MOLLUS,
and Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Obtain the services of a band, order folding chairs for the ceremony, and reserve a
chartered bus for transportation of wreath bearers to the Tomb from the headquarters hotel
and return. Order the wreaths to be placed at the Tomb by the SUVCW and MOLLUS
Commanders-in-Chief.
Ensure that the SUVCW and MOLLUS Commanders-in-Chief are aware that they or their
designees will be required to provide an Abraham Lincoln focused presentation, no longer
than 3 to 5 minutes, at the Lincoln Tomb ceremony.
Arrange the production of “In Memoriam” black ribbons for distribution to ceremony
participants.
Ensure that a public address system is available for the ceremony.
Provide for a master of ceremonies for the Tomb Ceremony and luncheon.
Obtain the services of a Chaplain to officiate at the ceremony and luncheon.
Obtain the services of a photographer for the Tomb ceremony.
Contact and coordinate the participation of the 4th Military District, Sons of Veterans
Reserve, and other Civil War reenactment units. Request the SVR to supply a drummer or
drummers to accompany their march onto the grounds of the Lincoln Tomb and a bugler to
perform taps at the close of the ceremony.
Prepare and submit press releases to the media in Springfield and the surrounding area.
Prepare and submit to a printer the official program of the Tomb Ceremony and Luncheon
that also includes the listing of the participating organizations presenting memorial wreaths.
Host a program of welcome the day and/or evening before the ceremony.
Prepare and submit news articles and photographs of the ceremony/luncheon to the
SUVCW Editor of the Banner and the MOLLUS Editor of the Loyal Legion Historical
Journal.
Submit necessary bills and invoices for commercial services provided for the ceremony and
luncheon as well as vouchers with receipts for personal expenses of committee members to
the SUVCW National Treasurer for reimbursement.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned by the MOLLUS Commandery-in-Chief or
the MOLLUS Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare and submit an annual written report to the SUVCW and MOLLUS Commanders-in-
Chief and to the SUVCW National Encampment and MOLLUS Annual Congress on the
activities of the committee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON MEETINGS
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Meetings is to ensure that all arrangements are in
order and are made by the local Commanderies who have the responsibility for hosting the
Commandery-in-Chief (annual Congress and mid-winter) meetings.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Meetings should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Provide assistance and advice as needed on the National Congress meeting requirements
to the Commandery planning to host the National Congress.
Provide assistance and advice as needed on the mid-winter meeting requirements of the
Commandery-in-Chief to the DC Commandery planning to host the mid-winter meeting of
the Commandery-in-Chief.
Contact and coordinate with the DC Commandery to ensure that all arrangements for the
Lincoln Birthday Commemoration are in place and that the details of the Commemoration
and Commandery-in-Chief mid-winter meeting are published in the Fall Loyal Legion
Historical Journal and on the Order’s website.
Contact and coordinate with the Commandery responsible for the National Congress to
ensure that all arrangements for the National Congress are in place and that the details are
published in the Spring or Summer Loyal Legion Historical Journal and on the Order’s
Website.
Periodically review and update as needed the publication entitled National Congress
Planning Guide for Commanderies prepared by Past Commander-in-Chief Gordon R. Bury,
and provide this publication to the Commandery planning to host the National Congress.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and
By-Laws, National Congress, and Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare an annual report to the Commander-in-Chief and National Congress on the
activities of the National Committee on Meetings.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNET
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on the Internet is to promote the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States and to make the public aware of the Order’s existence, its
relationship with and importance as both an Order and, through its Original Companions, its
contributions to American Civil War and later history, and to create an awareness through the
use of the Internet of the programs and projects that the Order is currently involved in
throughout the country.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on the Internet should include the responsibilities listed
below.
Establish an initial presence on the Internet through the development of a national home
page and home pages for every Commandery.
Establish the presence on the Internet of the:
A. Order’s original Commandery War papers
B. Loyal Legion Vignettes and through it the promotion of high quality literary papers
dealing with the Civil War, Original Companions, and the Order
C. Listing of all the Original Companions of the Order (Nearly 12,000 Names)
D. Biographies of Past Commanders-in-Chief of Order
E. Companion Medal of Honor Recipients
F. Prominent Companions
G. Prominent Companion Politicians
H. Loyal Legion Historical Journal
I. Individual Commandery Newsletters
H. Other Items of Historical Significance
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Perform all other duties delegated to the office by Commandery-in-Chief's Constitution and
By-Laws, National Congress, and Commander-in-Chief.
Prepare an annual report to the Commander-in-Chief and National Congress on the
activities of the National Committee on the Internet.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Fraternal Relations is twofold: (a) to work
cooperatively with all other Civil War hereditary organizations (including but not limited to the
Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
Auxiliary to the SUVCW, Woman’s Relief Corps, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
Ladies of the Grand Army, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Order of the Stars and Bars, and the
United Daughters of the Confederacy) to further good relations, create goodwill, and further the
principles and objects of the Order, and (b) to encourage recognition of the Order and its
programs not only by the above identified Civil War hereditary organizations, but also by the
United States military academies and current national veterans' organizations.
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Fraternal Relations should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Identify annually the names and addresses of the national heads of all Civil War hereditary
organizations, U.S. military academies, U.S. government, and veterans' organizations.
Provide historical and programmatic information on the Order to each of the identified
organizations.
Arrange to have a complimentary electronic copy of the Loyal Legion Historical Journal
provided to each of the identified organizations (sent either to the national headquarters or if
no national headquarters then to the current national head) (Coordinate with Editor-in-
Chief).
Invite, on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief, representatives from the identified
organizations to attend (where appropriate) the Order's national ceremonies, programs, and
National Congress banquets (These invitations need to be coordinated with event host).
Attend, at the request of the Commander-in-Chief, national ceremonies and programs of the
identified organizations on behalf of the Order.
Ensure that any and all requisite arrangements are made (e.g., wreaths are present and
paid for) for the Order’s participation at the various national ceremonies and programs of the
other organizations (e.g., Annual Remembrance Day Memorial Tribute to the GAR at
Gettysburg, PA; Lincoln’s Birthday – Washington, DC; Lincoln’s Tomb – Springfield, IL).
Prepare and submit a written annual report to the Commander-in-Chief and the National
Congress on the activities of the Committee.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON
CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Civil War Sesquicentennial is to plan the Order’s
programs and events commemorating that difficult period in our country’s history and the role
that the MOLLUS Companions played in it, and then orchestrating the wide publication of these
programs to the citizenry of this country.
Activities:
The activities of the Committee on Civil War Sesquicentennial should include the responsibilities
listed below.
Research the programs implemented by the Commandery-in-Chief and Commanderies for
the recognition of the 100th and 125th anniversaries of the Civil War.
Ascertain what programs and ceremonies the National Government and other National
organizations and societies are planning for commemoration of the Civil War
Sesquicentennial.
Ascertain, with the assistance of the Commanderies, what programs and ceremonies the
various state governments are planning for commemoration of the Civil War
Sesquicentennial.
Create a plan for Commandery-in-Chief consideration of National and state programs that
can be developed and implemented by the Commandery-in-Chief, authorized or sanctioned
by the Commandery-in-Chief, and/or promoted by the Commandery-in-Chief to
commemorate of the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
Develop an advertisement program that can be used by the Commandery-in-Chief and/or it
Commanderies to widely publish the Commandery-in-Chief Civil War Sesquicentennial
commemoration planned activities.
Assure ready access to electronic mail for the transaction of the Order's business.
Prepare an annual report to the Commander-in-Chief and National Congress on the
activities of the Special Committee on Civil War Sesquicentennial.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON
CIVIL WAR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Purpose:
The purpose of the National Committee on Civil War Library and Museum is to ensure that the
collection of all historical or biographical material and records pertaining the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States and to Companions of the Order are adequately cared for and
preserved.
The Special committee is composed of the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief (Chairman), Junior
Vice Commander-in-Chief, Chancellor-in-Chief, Chief of Staff, Judge Advocate-in-Chief, Past
Commander-in-Chief Ben Frick, and Past Pennsylvania Commandery Commander Robert R.
Van Gulick, Jr..
Activities:
The activities of the National Committee on Civil War Library and Museum should include the
responsibilities listed below.
Designate the Judge Advocate-in-Chief as the single point of contact for the entire Order
(Commandery-in-Chief and all Commanderies) for any and all matters related to the
disposition of all MOLLUS-related documents and artifacts currently and previously held
and/or controlled by the Civil War Library and Museum.
Authorize the Judge Advocate-in-Chief to:
A. Contact on behalf of the Special Committee and the Order all the relevant outside
parties listed above, and other entities as needed) to find out exactly what role these
entities have (and who granted the entities this role), in the disposition of MOLLUS
documents and artifacts;
B. Obtain copies of any and all documents including agreements, dealing with the
disposition of MOLLUS material; and
C. Serve as the only person to speak on behalf of the Order with all outside entities
and that any other communications are not authorized communications and has no
binding effect.
Inform (via email) the Order’s Board of Officers and Commanderies of the Special
Committee’s creation and purpose, and request that any and all contact with any party that
is associated with the disposition of MOLLUS-related documents and artifacts (including but
not limited to the CWLM, Abraham Lincoln Foundation of the Union League, Historical
Society of Pennsylvanian, Heritage Center, the ARTEX storage facility at the Philadelphia
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Navy Yard, and the legal community of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), by anyone
other than those who are named to this special committee, cease immediately; and that all
information that may have been garnered by unauthorized individuals to be provided to the
special committee immediately.
Develop and provide, as necessary, the Commandery-in-Chief and Order with either a
specific recommendation or set of specific recommendations that the Order should
immediately implement to ensure the protection of its various holdings.
Report to the Commander-in-Chief and the remainder of the Special Committee and Board
of Officers on the status of all MOLLUS material and provide, electronically, the Board of
Officers with either a specific recommendation or set of specific recommendations that the
Order should immediately implement to ensure the short-term and long-term protection of
its various holdings.
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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
LOYAL LEGION MEMORIAL FUND TRUST
Purpose:
The purpose of the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund Trust is to (a) to aid in the perpetuation of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, (b) to aid in the publishing and
distribution the National Bulletin of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States,
(c) to aid in the publication and distribution of books, bulletins and pamphlets pertaining to
historic events of importance to the citizens of the United States of America, (d) to establish
scholarship awards for students, (e) to grant awards in connection with annual membership
programs, and (f) to grant other annual awards and contributions to movements of national
importance.
The Board of Trustees consists of seven Companions: the Commander-in-Chief, the Senior
Vice Commander-in-Chief, the Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, the Recorder-in-Chief, the
Treasurer-in-Chief, and two other individuals duly designated to serve from the membership of
the Commandery-in-Chief.
Activities:
The activities of the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund Trustees should include the responsibilities
listed below.
Manage the property and affairs, the receipt of gifts, bequests and contributions, the
investment and reinvestment of the funds of the trust in securities of every kind and nature
whatsoever for the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund Trust.
Administer and apply the income and principal thereof, and the making of the
disbursements of funds in accordance with the purposes of for the Loyal Legion Memorial
Fund Trust.
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MOLLUS MID-WINTER MEETING
REPORT OF THE CIVIL WAR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM SPECIAL COMMITTEE
The Board of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia (fka Civil War Library and Museum) met on
January 8, 2010. Representing the Commandery-in-Chief and the Pennsylvania Commandery and
this Special Committee were Messrs. Win Seidlarz and Robert Van Gulick. A summary of the
salient points of that meeting and recent developments regarding the Civil War Museum are as
follows:
" The Board adopted short and long term plans during a series of fall meetings. Those objectives
established included:
- Completing several strategic artifact loan agreements with Gettysburg, the African-
American Museum and the National Constitution Center and securing Orphans Court
approval of said agreements.
- Identifying essential roles to be assumed by Board members after the furlough of the
Museum staff.
- Coordinating media coverage of developments and addressing prior concerns of certain
constituent groups.
- Identifying short term sources of funds for operations via friends and funders outreach.
- Identifying longer term sources of funds for assisting with the conservation, preparation for
transfer, transfer and display of the Museum’s artifacts at Gettysburg, etc.
- Identifying a permanent future site for the Museum in Philadelphia and securing funding for
that venture.
" The Board of the Civil War Museum has assumed responsibility for the operations of the
Museum. Employment relationships with the remaining salaried individuals were discontinued
as of October 31, 2009 to preserve the limited financial resources of the organization. The
decision was also made with consideration of the intent to enter into an agreement with
Gettysburg regarding a loan of the collection for a period of up to 5 years, pending the
identification of both a suitable location for the Museum in Philadelphia and securing funding
for that objective. Sharon Smith, the Museum President, was retained on a limited consulting
basis to assist with the completion of the agreements with Gettysburg, etc. and on certain longer
term strategic objectives. Pro bono assistance from two law firms associated with Board
members assisted with the drafting of the agreements and in negotiations with the Orphan’s
Court. Mr. Van Gulick, as the Finance Chairman assumed control of the Museum’s financial
records and check book. Other members of the Board have assumed responsibility for other
key activities.

" Agreements with Gettysburg and the African-American Museum have been drafted, reviewed
and agreed to in concept by all parties, including the Orphan’s Court. Execution of said
agreements now appears all but certain and should be completed shortly. It is anticipated that
the bulk of the Museum’s artifacts will be transferred to Gettysburg after undergoing a variety
of conservation procedures. The overall cost of such activities are likely to exceed $250,000
with the Museum being responsible for some on-going costs during an anticipate five year loan,
but the bulk of such expenditures borne by Gettysburg.
" An initial grant from the William Penn Foundation has provided bridge coverage of storage and
insurance of the Collection. A second, more substantial grant, coving in large part the
conservation and preparation for transport is anticipated this month. The staff of the
Foundation has actively supported the project. The Conservation Center is the conduit through
which such funding is being obtained and the party that will do the work. A grant from PECO
for $75,000 has also been secured. Additionally, a federal grant of $150,000 for conservation
related activities has been awarded on a matching basis. The Board held a friends and
fundraising event last week raising an additional $9,000 for short term operations.
" The Museum Board has asked about MOLLUS’ prior commitment to provide an
additional $5,000. Given the positive developments in recent months, while the urgency of
support may have decreased somewhat, there appears to be a continuing need and the
Commandery-in-Chief should revisit this commitment and direct the Treasurer-in-Chief
to forward such payment, if approved.
" Prior concerns that ARTEX would discontinue its secure location in Philadelphia, leaving a
period where the Museum’s collection would need to be housed elsewhere, prior to transfer to
Gettysburg, have also been overcome. The Philadelphia Art Museum will be assuming control
of the ARTEX site and continue its current storage terms with the Civil War Museum.
" The Museum is exploring strategic locations in Philadelphia for a permanent home and may
look to venture with other Museums on that location. Such developments are confidential and
discussions only at an exploratory level. Significant funding would obviously need to be
secured in order to make such a site a reality in the future. Contacts are being developed with
gubernatorial candidates from both parties to hopefully have a friendlier relationship with the
State Government after the fall election.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Reynolds Van Gulick, Jr. and Win Seidlarz

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MAMOLLUS February 2010 report to C-in-C for activities since October, 2009
The Massachusetts Commandery membership stands at 50, made up of 43 Hereditary
and 7 Associate. We mourn the loss of Frank A. Walker (A090) who died in December,
2009.
Our October, 2009 meeting was held at the National Guard Museum and Archives in
Worcester, MA. It was a great success, being the first time in 10 years that our
collection of artifacts and photographs was available for our members to peruse. The
other resources of the archives impressed us all as highly valuable for researchers of
any part of the Massachusetts military history.
As usual, MAMOLLUS was a co-sponsor of the “Lincoln Day” annual celebration in
Hingham, MA. It is always held on the Saturday before February 12 th . In 2009 the focus
was on Abraham. In 2010, the focus was on Hingham resident Benjamin Lincoln, the
Revolutionary War general to whom Washington gave the honor of accepting the sword
of surrender from Cornwallis at Yorktown. After the war he became the nation’s first
Secretary of War. Later, he was elected Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts.
Projects:
1. Past C-in-C Lenahan O’Connell is proposing two honors for Col. Patrick R. Guiney,
commander of the Ninth Massachusetts Vol. Inf. “Boston’s Irish Ninth”. They consist of a
painting (from a photograph) and a plaque in the form of a reproduction of the many
existing ones located in various public buildings and churches in Massachusetts. The
location would be in the relatively new building in Boston which houses the Probate
Court because Guiney was Register of Probate after the war. Cost estimates are being
obtained. The framed portrait could cost as high as $5,000 and a reproduction plaque in
bronze could be up to $15,000. Materials other than solid bronze will be considered.
2. Our large silk banner, which was framed years ago in an effort to preserve it, is still
deteriorating badly. We have sought an expert fabric conservation company and will be
obtaining a cost estimate soon.
3. A WWI memorial which was destroyed many years ago by a vehicle accident, is
being rebuilt now in Duxbury, MA. I plan to publicize MAMOLLUS by presenting a
wreath at the rededication ceremony which is expected to be held on Memorial Day.
New proposal to increase membership: Companion David Whittemore has proposed
that
Membership could be enhanced by changing our Constitution/By-Laws to allow women
members. This could be under the same rules as for men, with hereditary descendant
members and associate members. As companion Whittemore says “Women are now
members of our armed forces and can be expected to fight for and defend the country.
Perhaps it’s time for our organization to think about consolidating the Dames of the Loyal
Legion and the Men of the Loyal Legion.”
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MO MOLLUS Report to the February 11, 2010 Meeting of the Commandery-in-Chief
Membership as of February 1, 2010
52 Total Members [45 Hereditary (including 1 Life, 4 Juniors, 1 Dual) and 7 Associate]
We are working with several applicants including one applicant living in Scotland who contacted
us after learning his relative had been an Original Companion of MO MOLLUS and found from
some of the historical data we have published on our original members on the Internet.
Activites
November 15, 2010: Lafayette Park Conservancy Ceremony at Lafayette Park in St. Louis, MO.
They have completed phase one of the Monument's restoration for the Revolutionary War
Cannons that the Missouri Commandery donated to Lafayette Park in 1897. We have held
several ceremonies in conjunction with annual President's Day programs also held in the park.
Here is some material we published in 2005 on the history that will be updated later this year:
http://suvcw.org/mollus/art036.htm
REVOLUTIONARY WAR CANNONS OF THE HMS ACTAEON
DISPLAYED AT THE LAFAYETTE PARK IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
December 4, 2009: Members invited to the St. Louis Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution in
Missouri Modern Patriot Dinner at the Ladue Racquet Club in St. Louis, MO.
December 11, 2009: Members invited to the Society of Colonial Wars in Missouri Winter Court at
the St. Louis Country Club, in St. Louis, MO.
FEB-MAY: We placed a display on MOLLUS in the Old Ordnance Room Museum at the Jefferson
Barracks Historic Park in St. Louis, MO (see http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/j-b.html) who is
showcasing veteran and military hereditary organizations with exhibits running from Feb 3 to May
30, 2010. We included a brief history, membership, list of MO MOLLUS activities, and contact
data (see attached), membership medals, various visual items, issues of the “Loyal Legion
Historical Journal”, the “Prominent Companions of MOLLUS” booklet, and a copy of “Union Blue”.
This was a great way to help the public learn more about our Order. The Museum Director of
Jefferson Barracks was excited to be able to include displays on MOLLUS, the Aztec Club of
1847, and the Society of the Cincinnati as well as the MOS&B as Jefferson Barracks had many
original members from these organizations stationed at Jefferson Barracks in it’s history. We plan
to hold a meeting there before the exhibit ends.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 15, 2010: President’s Day Ceremonies at Layfayette Park in S. Louis, MO
February 20, 2010: Members invited to the St. Louis Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution in
Missouri George Washington’s Birthday Dinner in St. Louis, MO.
February 28, 2010: Annual General Sherman Birthday Ceremonies at Calvary Cemetery in St.
Louis MO: The next MO MOLLUS meeting will be in conjunction with this event.
April 17, 2010: Lincoln Tomb Ceremonies in Springfield, IL.
August 12 - 15, 2010: SUVCW National Encampment, Overland Park, KS
Fall 2010: MO MOLLUS meeting in Southwest MO.
Respectfully Submitted:
Doug Niermeyer, MO REC/TRES, 302 West Springfield Ave., Union, MO 63084
ph: 636-583-8631 Email: momollus@sbcglobal.net

MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES (MOLLUS)
FOUNDED APRIL 15, 1865
National Website: http://suvcw.org/mollus/mollus.htm
On 15 April 1865, as word of President Abraham Lincoln's death spread throughout the
country, three Union Army officer friends met in Philadelphia to discuss the tragic news.
Rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by
assassination of its leaders prompted the three officers to form an organization that could
help thwart future threats to the national government.
A mass meeting of Philadelphia veterans was held on 20 April 1865 to pledge renewed
allegiance to the Union and to plan for participation in the funeral arrangements for the
President. The Philadelphia officers, who served as an honor guard for President Lincoln's
funeral cortege, met again after the funeral was over to establish a permanent organization
of officers and former officers patterned after the Society of Cincinnati established after the
Revolutionary War. The name they chose, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States (MOLLUS), first appeared in a notice calling a meeting on 31 May 1865 at
Independence Hall.
Since its inception, the MOLLUS membership has included nearly 12,000 Civil War
officers. At its zenith, MOLLUS counted practically every prominent officer among its
ranks. Among them were Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman; Lt. Generals
Philip H. Sheridan, George Armstrong Custer, Nelson A. Miles and John M. Schofield;
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, George B. McClellan, Rutherford B. Hayes, David
McMurtie Gregg and Grenville M. Dodge; Admiral David G. Farragut; Rear Admirals
Bancroft Gherardi and George W. Melville. In addition to Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford

B. Hayes, Original Companions Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and William
McKinley served as Presidents of the United States.
With the eventual aging of the Original Companions, membership within MOLLUS was
eventually changed to provide for Hereditary Companions; descendants of eligible officers.
Many Original Companions of MOLLUS were also members of the Grand Army of the
Republic (GAR). Similarly, many Hereditary Companions of MOLLUS are currently also
members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the legal heir to the GAR.
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States is composed of a National
Commandery-in-Chief and individual State Commanderies. There are currently 18 state
Commanderies. The Missouri Commandery was chartered in 1885.
Objectives of the Order
The principal objectives of MOLLUS are to foster military and naval science, promote
allegiance to the United States government, perpetuate the memory of those who fought to
preserve the unity and indivisibility of the Republic and to honor the memory and promote
the ideals of President Abraham Lincoln.
Each year MOLLUS sponsors and participates in a variety of ceremonies and programs
designed to promote its Objectives, including:
1. Programs to honor President Abraham Lincoln and events memorializing the
Civil War and the men and women who were active in them,
2. Presentations of ROTC awards to further the studies of military and naval
science,
3. Presentations of literary awards to promote further research and writing about
Lincoln and Civil War subjects,
4. Erecting, restoring and maintaining plaques and monuments commemorating
events and personalities of the Civil War,
5. Supporting efforts to preserve Civil War battlefields and sites,
6. Supporting the operation of the War Library and Museum of the Military Order
of the Loyal Legion of the United States which was established by MOLLUS,
7. Publishing a quarterly historical journal, The Loyal Legion Historical Journal,
and
8. Engaging in other patriotic and educational activities.
Missouri Commandery Activities
Missouri Commandery of MOLLUS website at http://suvcw.org/mollus/mo.htm
The Missouri Commandery was chartered in 1885 and has included many notable Missouri
names including Generals Eugene A. Carr, John W. Noble (Sec. of the Interior of the U.S.),
John Pope, William H. Powell, Missouri Governors Thomas C. Fletcher, and Thomas T.
Crittenden, and Arkansas Governor Powell Clayton. After a number of years of dormancy,
the MO Commandery was reactivated at the National Congress held at Gettysburg, PA in
October of 1996. Since that time we have been restablishing our position working with
other Civil War and military/hereditary organizations, building a membership with varied
interests and backgrounds, and working to preserve the rich history of the Commandery
and the Civil War in MO.Some of our recent activities include the publication of a quality

quarterly newsletter, locating and indexing the collections of the Missouri Commandery
which are now mostly in various libraries in MO, building homepages on the internet for
the MO Commandery and National DOLLUS (our sister organization), building an "Index
to the Civil War in MO" website which has become the premier website for the Civil War
in MO with over 2,500 visitors in the first 3 months, as well as make plans for other
programs and activities.The Index website contains nearly 450 links to the importance of
MO in the Civil War which includes information on battles, battle sites, organizations,
libraries with notable collections on the war in MO, special interest topics, and selected
national links.We hope to make the Index website the premier website for education,
preservation, and communication on the Civil War in MO.The Missouri Commandery has
won the U.S. Grant Cup (largest percentage increase in new members) 1997-2001 and the
Daugherty/Thompason Cup (largest total number of new members) in 1999 and 2001.CDR
Niermeyer is also serving as National Commander-in-Chief 2003-2005. The Missouri
Commandery participates in various local and national annual programs and ceremonies;
including, Memorial Day Services at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO; Lincoln Tomb
Ceremony in Springfield, IL; Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Gettysburg, PA; and
Lincoln Birthday Ceremonies in Washington, DC.
Membership
There are currently three categories of membership within the Missouri Commandery:
Hereditary, Junior, and Associate.
Hereditary - Direct male descendants of the age of 18 years or more of a commissioned
officer in the U.S. Army, Navy or Marines who served during the War of the Rebellion, or
male descendants of a brother or sister of any such officer.
Junior - Direct male descendants under age 18 years of an eligible officer or of a brother or
sister of any such eligible officer. Junior Companions cannot vote or hold office.
Associate - Male persons of the age of 18 years or more who are not known to be eligible for
Hereditary membership and who subscribe to the Preamble, Principles, and Objects of the
Order and who have demonstrated a serious interest in the War of the Rebellion, and whose
membership will advance the objects of the Order. Associates may vote and serve on
committees, but may not hold office.
Membership inquires should be directed to: Douglas Niermeyer, Recorder, Missouri
Commandery, MOLLUS at momollus@sbcglobal.net or write to THE MISSOURI
COMMANDERY OF MOLLUS, 302 W. Springfield Ave., Union, MO 63084.

KS MOLLUS Report to the February 11, 2010 Meeting of the Commandery-in-Chief
Membership as of February 1, 2010
13 Total Members [13 Hereditary including 1 Dual]
We have dropped one member and have elected to begin accepting Associate Members which
and are working with two Associate applicants.
Activites
Being small we have used email and the MO/KS/NE Newsletter to keep our members connected.
We encourage members to get together at other events and meetings and will pass along
information on other area events as they become available.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 20, 2010: Members invited to the Sons of the American Revolution George
Washington’s Birthday Luncheon in Overland Park, KS.
April 24, 2010: SUVCW KS Dept. Meeting in Wichita, KS. The next KS MOLLUS meeting will be
in conjunction with this event.
August 12 - 15, 2010: SUVCW National Encampment, Overland Park, KS. Please consider
coming to Overland Park, KS and please let KS Commander Alan Russ
suvcwks16@mindspring.com and KS Recorder Doug Niermeyer momollus@sbcglobal.net know
if you will attend as we would like to set up a MOLLUS luncheon during the encampment.
Respectfully Submitted:
Doug Niermeyer, KS REC/TRES, 302 West Springfield Ave., Union, MO 63084
ph: 636-583-8631 Email: momollus@sbcglobal.net

NE MOLLUS Report to the February 11, 2010 Meeting of the Commandery-in-Chief
Membership as of February 1, 2010
4 Total Members [4 Hereditary including 1 Dual]
Activites
Being small we have used email and the MO/KS/NE Newsletter to keep our members connected.
We encourage members to get together at other events and meetings and will pass along
information on other area events as they become available.
A biographical sketch was contributed on Original Companion Major General Joseph Warren
Keifer in the “Loyal Legion Historical Journal”, Vol.66 No.3 Fall/Winter 2009. Four generations of
the Keifer family have been members of MOLLUS and incredibly the family has had membership
in NE MOLLUS continually from 1905 to the present day.
From Companion Charles L. McLafferty:
Doug:
I can report that I am staying busy at age 82. I did a crazy thing in March for a still-active CPA--I
went on a Chamber-sponsored trip to China! I also took over a portion of a friend's tax practice
when he had a stroke. I spent several days advising the SC Disabilities and Special Needs
Commission in their search for a new State Director.
Thanks and best regards,
Charles L. McLafferty
mclaffertycharle@bellsouth.net
Respectfully Submitted:
Doug Niermeyer, NE CDR/REC/TRES, 302 West Springfield Ave., Union, MO 63084
ph: 636-583-8631 Email: momollus@sbcglobal.net

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Commandery of the State of Ohio
Keith Ashley, Commander
To The Officers and Companions assembled at the 124th Annual Congress:
On behalf of the Ohio Commandery I would like to thank each of you for attending this
year’s Congress, hosted by the Ohio Commandery here in Kentucky, the birth place of
our 16 th President Abraham Lincoln. We are meeting here today as a tribute to Abraham
Lincoln in this the 200 th year of his birth. We hope you all are enjoying the activities and
if we can assist in any way, please let any member of the Ohio Commandery know how
we can further make your stay more pleasant.
The Ohio Commandery continues to actively seek new members and to retain the old.
The Ohio Commandery were pleased this year to grant an Honorary Membership to
Eduardo Jose Sevilla-Somoza, son of long time Honorary Member from the DC
Commandery, Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa. In the spirit of his father’s support of the Loyal
Legion, Eduardo and his family attended the Lincoln Memorial Rededication Ceremonies
on May 30 th .
Among the Ohio Commandery’s new members are a number of Companions who would
like to under take both a fund raising effort and a program of monument and head stone
restoration of a number of our original Companions. As Commander, I will be
appointing a committee to that end and hope to have some positive results to report at
next year’s Congress on this worthy venture.
The Ohio Commandery was also honored by the representation of Past Commander-in-
Chief Gordon “Rick” Bury on the Lincoln Bi-Centennial Commission. It was through his
efforts that the Loyal Legion was given a commanding role in the Lincoln Memorial
Rededication Ceremonies and advanced us from a participating organization to cosponsor
of the event. The Video of the ceremonies will be playing in the Hospitality suit
for your viewing.
The Ohio Commandery hospitality suit will be open to all following the dinner tonight
and the banquet tomorrow night. We invite all Companions, Dames, and family
members to come socialize and have a great time.
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2010 RI MOLLUS Mid Year Report
The 125 th Mid Year Meeting of the Commandery-in-Chief
National Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Presented to the National MOLLUS Commandery-in-Chief
And Companion Keith G. Harrison, Commander-in-Chief
Washington D.C., February 11—14, 2010
By: Gregg A. Mierka, RI MOLLUS Commander, MOLLUS ID# 22108
RI Major General Ambrose E. Burnside RI Major General George Sears Greene
MOLLUS ID# 00889 MOLLUS ID# 05520
Congratulations to Commander-in-Chief Harrison & Greetings to all MOLLUS Companions:
On behalf of all RI MOLLUS Companions, I want to convey our appreciation and congratulations to
National MOLLUS Commander-in-Chief Keith G. Harrison for his several years of great service to our Order.
Since his election as Commander-in-Chief at the 124 th National MOLLUS Congress in the fall of 2009, CnC
Harrison has energetically taken positive steps to move the Order forward in ways that will set the tone and function
of the Order for many years to come. We also wish to congratulate all Companions of MOLLUS selected to be
Companion Harrison’s administration. Please know your Companions of RI MOLLUS again solute you all for
your service, dedication and leadership. As stated in our last report, 2009 is regarded by our State Commandery as
a milestone for RI MOLLUS. Our impact on the State of Rhode Island should begin to increase in the near future.
Our Lincoln Bicentennial activities and the continued development of the RI GAR Civil War Museum and Library,
of which RI MOLLUS is involved, will give us greater visibility.
I am pleased to report RI MOLLUS is doing well. We currently have nine candidates working on
applications and documentation to become members of the Order. The headquarters of RI MOLLUS is at “The RI
Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Library”. Our office at the museum is located at 762 Dyer
Avenue in the heart of the city of Cranston, RI 02920. We do not have a phone system at this time. In 2010 RI
MOLLUS and its partner organizations developing the facility will be able to receive regular mail delivery at the
premises. Cranston is located in the center of the Rhode Island, which is easily accessible to the public by normal
transport and from our State’s major airport by way of I-95. We are located at one of our State’s most important
historical locations, in the old carriage house facility on the grounds of the home of President Lincoln’s number one
war governor, today the Sprague Mansion Museum. RI MOLLUS is leading the efforts to help make the facility
become a visible center for most of our State’s Civil War historical activities. The museum is scheduled to officially
open to the public upon the exact moment and start of the nation’s Civil War Sesquicentennial, on Thursday, April
14, 2:30 pm, when the US Flag was lowered at Fort Sumter, beginning the Civil War.
The RI GAR Civil War Museum & Library and RI MOLLUS HQ
762 Dyer Ave. Cranston, RI. 02920

RI MOLLUS COMMANDER’S REPORT:
In 2009, RI MOLLUS led or participated as a partner in a series of several events and activities in
celebration of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial, recognized and endorsed by the Rhode Island Lincoln
Bicentennial Commission, which included: The Lincoln Turkey and Tea Thanksgiving Supper which included a
visitation by impressionists of Mary Todd Lincoln and Governor Sprague including period musical performances in
the ball room at the Governor Sprague Mansion. Cranston Mayor Alan Fung and the Cranston City Council again
congratulated RI MOLLUS and its partners for all its efforts this past year and supports all we are doing. I am very
pleased to report the induction of Companion Henry C. Duquette and have appointed him RI MOLLUS Chief of
Staff. He will also be placed on two key committees assisting the Commandery with historical research and
genealogy work. In addition I am also pleased to report the reinstatement of Companion David J. Duggan who will
be placed on these same committees.
RI MOLLUS is networking the planning of several events with a group called “The Attleboro GOP, a
group that conducts Lincoln presentations throughout the region. The Commandery is also continuing its support
and cooperation with the Cranston Historical Society as well as with the City of Cranston and the Community
College of Rhode Island. We have experienced some delays with the processing of new RI MOLLUS candidates,
but have taken steps to correct the problem by involving members who have computer skills to make the process
more efficient. As Commandery Commander, my goal is to double the membership of RI MOLLUS in the coming
two years. I have announced this will be my final term as Commander. I accepted another term only because RI
MOLLUS Sr. Vice Commander John T. Duchesneau (a sergeant in the RI National Guard) was deployed a third
time and unable to assume the duty of State Commander. The finances of the Commandery are acceptable, but as in
most cases of this nature they could always stand to be improved. I am very pleased to recognize Companion
Robert L. Renehan (the oldest member of RI MOLLUS) who turned 92 in January 2010. RI MOLLUS has also
started its first newsletter called “The RI MOLLUS Sentinel”.
This past year as Commander of RI MOLLUS I represented the Commandery as one of the invited guests
and speakers of the USS Nathanael Greene Nuclear Attack Submariners Association 636 at their veterans banquet
held in Groton Connecticut, I attended the annual Lincoln dinner and performance of the Attleboro GOP in
Massachusetts, I met with several Cranston City and Federal officials and funding agencies on several occasions
concerning the development of the Civil War Museum, I was appointed facilities manager of the Governor Sprague
Mansion and carriage house as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cranston Historical Society, and I was
appointed to the Board of Directors of the South County RI Tourism Council. I also advised the City of Cranston,
which is the third largest city in the State, on a process to develop the neighborhood of the Sprague Mansion into a
historic village located in the heart of the city. I further recommended that RI MOLLUS offer to host a National
MOLLUS Congress in the future and the Commandery concurred. I also represented the Commandery concerning
its involvement with RI Historic Preservation, Strategic Planning and Community Development at two important
multi-day State seminars held at the Warwick-Knightsville Campus at the Community College of RI and the
University of RI, plus I have met with RI US Senator Jack Read’s staff concerning National Endowment for the
Humanities museum development funding, the Keep Space Program and the Preserve America Program, for the
Civil War Museum project.
NEW RI MOLLUS COMMITTEES:
RI MOLLUS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:
The duties of the RI MOLLUS Membership Committee shall be directed to assist the Commandery
Registrar with candidate applications, genealogy research and electronic communications with candidates and the
National MOLLUS Registrar-in-Chief. This committee shall be proposed to become a RI MOLLUS Standing
Committee requiring appointments biannually and shall be conveyed to the Commandery for amended inclusion into
the Commandery Bylaws. Companion Henry C. Duquette as RI MOLLUS Chief of Staff shall become the first RI
MOLLUS Chairman of this new committee. Companion Raymond J. Ferrick, RI MOLLUS Registrar shall be
appointed to this committee as well as Companion David J. Duggan. The first task of the committee shall be to see
to the successful completion of all pending applicants, which at this time totals nine. Then it shall begin the process
of communicating with 20 additional prospect as new candidates. Once the Commandery has reached the required
amount of member to induct a National MOLLUS approved Honorary Companion, the first candidate for this
distinction shall be the renowned author and historian David McCullough.
RI MOLLUS INTERNET & HISTORICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE:
The duties of the RI MOLLUS Internet Committee shall be primarily directed to assist the Commandery
Webmaster with the posting of all RI MOLLUS War Papers and “Rhode Island’s Own” Civil War biographies. This
committee shall be proposed to become a RI MOLLUS Standing Committee requiring appointments biannually and
shall be conveyed to the Commandery for amended inclusion into the Commandery Bylaws. Companion David J.
Duggan shall become the first RI MOLLUS Chairman of this new committee. Companions Henry C. Duquette,
Raymond J. Ferrick, John T. Duchesneau, Bruce P. Watson and James L. Veach shall be appointed to this

committee. Once all historical research is completed and posted on the Internet it shall be the duty of this committee
to continue to assist the Webmaster with the oversight and maintenance of the Commandery Website.
COMMANDERY MEMBERSHIP STATUS – As of January 2010:
R.I. MOLLUS Membership Roster and Companion Status:
Note: To date, the status is 5 Hereditary Dual MOLLUS Members and 10 Primary RI MOLLUS
Commandery Companions, plus 4 Associate Members or 19 total members of RI MOLLUS and nine candidates.
~Eugene T. Beales, Hereditary Companion, Dual Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS,
also Primary Member of IL MOLLUS & Dual Member of MO MOLLUS. # 22071
~Henry L.P. Beckwith, Hereditary Companion, MA MOLLUS Primary Commandery, Dual
Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. # 21626
*~John T. Duchesneau, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. # 22416
*~David J. Duggan, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. #A-182
*~Henry C. Duquette, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. #A-237
*~Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member and Charter Member of
R.I. MOLLUS, also Dual Member of CT MOLLUS. # 22107
*~LTC Ian N. Greene, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS.
#22437
*~LTC John G. Greene, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS.
#22436
*~Gregg A. Mierka, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member and Charter Member of
R.I. MOLLUS, also Dual Member of CT MOLLUS. # 22108
*~Robert J. Mierka, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member and Charter Member of R.I.
MOLLUS. #22313
~Douglas R. Niermeyer, PCnC, Hereditary Companion, CT. Primary Commandery, Dual
Charter Member of R.I. MOLLUS. # 22018
*~Robert L. Renehan, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. #A-183
~Robert W. Storm, Hereditary Companion, CT. Primary Commandery, Dual Charter Member
of R.I. MOLLUS. # 22175
~Lee A. Tryon, Hereditary Companion, CT. Primary Commandery, Dual Charter Member of
R.I. MOLLUS. # 21857
*~James L. Veach, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22421
*~Bruce P. Watson, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22489
*~ Christopher P. Watson, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22490
*~ Justin M. Watson, Hereditary Companion, Primary Member of R.I. MOLLUS. #22491
*~Frank J. Williams, Associate Companion, Primary Member of RI MOLLUS. # A-196
Additional Membership Note: * = Members who are Primary Commandery Candidates of RI MOLLUS as of December 2009
Hereditary Candidates still pending are: Thomas Casey Greene, Gordon Sharp-Bolster, Leonard R. Wood, Robert S. Cocroft, Robert W. Mierka
and David R. Hines. Associates still pending are: John Hattendorf, David A. Proccacini and Reginald A. Centracchio, Lt. Gen. Ret’d.
Also Note: All future official RI MOLLUS Meetings and events will be held at the RI GAR Civil War Museum & Library (Sprague Mansion
Carriage House Facility), or the Governor Sprague Manson in Cranston, RI, unless otherwise specified by advanced communication.
“All For The Union” & “The Grand Old Fellows In Blue”
Loyally submitted to National MOLLUS & RI MOLLUS by:
G.A. Mierka, PCC, RI MOLLUS Commandery Commander, 2009—11
and Chair, National MOLLUS Internet Committee 2009

HEREDITARY COMPANIONS SELECTED TO SERVE RI MOLLUS
BY THE COMMANDERY BOARD OF OFFICERS
Washington D.C.
2010 Mid—Year RI MOLLUS Report to National
SELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2009—2011
Gregg A. Mierka, PCC, RI MOLLUS Commandery Commander
John T. Duchesneau, Senior Vice Commandery Commander
James L. Veach, Junior Vice Commandery Commander
John G. Greene, LTC—USA ret., Commandery Chancellor
Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick, Commandery Recorder-Registrar
Commandery Treasurer Vacant: Duties assigned to the Commander
Douglas R. Niermeyer, PCC/PCnC, Commandery Council No. 1
Lee A. Tryon, PCC, Commandery Council No. 2
Robert J. Mierka, Commandery Council No. 3
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OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE COMMANDER
Henry C. Duquette, RI MOLLUS Chief of Staff
Chief Justice Frank J. Williams, esq. retd., Acting Judge Advocate
And Chairman of the RI MOLLUS Lincoln Bicentennial Committee
Robert L. Renehan, Acting Chaplain, assisted by Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick
RI MOLLUS member also serving on the Board of Governors of the Rhode Island Grand Army of the
Republic GAR Civil War Museum & Library
Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick
Duties of the Webmaster, RI MOLLUS biographies and War Papers shall be performed by the Commander
And the new RI MOLLUS Internet Committee
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This report covers developments in the Virginia Commandery since the 2009 Annual
Congress.
The Commandery has welcomed one new Hereditary companion and four new Associate
companions in that time. As of this date, the Virginia Commandery has 86 companions
(69 hereditary, 16 associate, one honorary). Several application files are active.
The Commandery held its Fall meeting in Richmond on 19 November 2009. The
Commandery voted to support construction, in alliance with two local camps of the Sons
of Union Veterans of the Civil War, of a memorial marker on Belle Isle in memory of
Union Army prisoners of war who were died there. Commandery members also
expressed their continued support for the Lynchburg POW Memorial project, and for the
purchase and conservation of the Lincoln Homestead in Rockingham County.
Commandery members were advised the new recruiting brochure would soon be
available, and of the importance of seeking out interested persons whenever possible.
Commander Clifton Potter and Companion Mark Day represented the Commandery at
the opening ceremony for the National Civil War Chaplain’s Museum in Lynchburg on
18 January 2010.
All required reports and tax filings have been made.
Respectfully submitted,
Clifton W. Potter, Jr.
Commander

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